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Flights from Kigali to Dakar
There are no direct flights from Kigali to Dakar. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Addis Ababa, about 11h 12m door to door.
No direct flights · 2 connection options From 11h 12m
Kigali to Dakar at a glance
Fastest journey11h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Addis Ababa
Best ways to fly from Kigali to Dakar
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 5,549 km3,446 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 12mestimate
- Time difference
- -2hDakar vs Kigali
- Currency in Dakar
- USD
- Airports
- KGL → DSS
Flights from Kigali to Dakar: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kigali to Dakar?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi and Addis Ababa. 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 Dakar?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,549 km.
Where do you change planes between Kigali and Dakar?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO) and Addis Ababa (ADD). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kigali and Dakar?
Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL). Dakar: Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
What is the time difference between Kigali and Dakar?
Dakar is 2 hours behind Kigali.
