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Flights from Kigali to Abu Dhabi
There are no direct flights from Kigali to Abu Dhabi. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 7h 26m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 26m
Kigali to Abu Dhabi at a glance
Fastest journey7h 26mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha
Best ways to fly from Kigali to Abu Dhabi
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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KGL Addis Ababa (ADD) AUH
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 3,937 km2,445 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 26mestimate
- Time difference
- +2hAbu Dhabi vs Kigali
- Currency in Abu Dhabi
- AED
- Airports
- KGL → AUH
Flights from Kigali to Abu Dhabi: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kigali to Abu Dhabi?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Doha and Muscat. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kigali to Abu Dhabi?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 26m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,937 km.
Where do you change planes between Kigali and Abu Dhabi?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH), Muscat (MCT) and Cairo (CAI). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kigali and Abu Dhabi?
Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL). Abu Dhabi: Zayed International Airport (AUH).
What is the time difference between Kigali and Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi is 2 hours ahead of Kigali.
