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Connecting route · Rwanda → Romania

Flights from Kigali to Bucharest

There are no direct flights from Kigali to Bucharest. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Cairo, about 11h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 04m
KGLBUHDOH

Kigali to Bucharest at a glance

Fastest journey10h 04mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Cairo

Best ways to fly from Kigali to Bucharest

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KGL Doha (DOH) BUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, RwandAir · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 11m
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KGL Cairo (CAI) BUH
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: TAROM
Self-transfer likely ~10h 04m
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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
5,172 km3,212 miles
Journey time
10h 04mestimate
Time difference
NoneBucharest vs Kigali
Currency in Bucharest
RON
Airports
KGL → OTP, BBU

Flights from Kigali to Bucharest: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kigali to Bucharest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha and Cairo. 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 Bucharest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 04m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,172 km.
Where do you change planes between Kigali and Bucharest?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH) and Cairo (CAI). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kigali and Bucharest?
Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL). Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

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