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Connecting route · Rwanda → Germany

Flights from Kigali to Frankfurt

There are no direct flights from Kigali to Frankfurt. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Addis Ababa, about 10h 37m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 37m
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Kigali to Frankfurt at a glance

Fastest journey10h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Addis Ababa

Best ways to fly from Kigali to Frankfurt

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 Cairo (CAI) FRA
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Condor, EgyptAir, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~10h 37m
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KGL Addis Ababa (ADD) FRA
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 07m
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KGL Doha (DOH) FRA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, RwandAir · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 00m
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KGL Paris (CDG) FRA
Leg 1: RwandAir · Leg 2: Air France, Condor, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~11h 53m
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KGL Nairobi (NBO) FRA
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~12h 21m
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KGL Zanzibar (ZNZ) FRA
Leg 1: Auric Air, RwandAir · Leg 2: Condor, Discover Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 32m
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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
6,135 km3,810 miles
Journey time
10h 37mestimate
Time difference
-1hFrankfurt vs Kigali
Currency in Frankfurt
EUR
Airports
KGL → FRA, HHN

Flights from Kigali to Frankfurt: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kigali to Frankfurt?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Addis Ababa and Doha. 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 Frankfurt?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,135 km.
Where do you change planes between Kigali and Frankfurt?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Paris (CDG). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kigali and Frankfurt?
Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL). Frankfurt: Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt-Hahn Airport (HHN).
What is the time difference between Kigali and Frankfurt?
Frankfurt is 1 hour behind Kigali.

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