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Flights from Kigali to Johannesburg

There are no direct flights from Kigali to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Zanzibar, about 7h 05m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 7h 05m
KGLJNBNBO

Kigali to Johannesburg at a glance

Fastest journey7h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Zanzibar

Best ways to fly from Kigali to Johannesburg

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 Nairobi (NBO) JNB
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: Airlink, Kenya Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 05m
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KGL Zanzibar (ZNZ) JNB
Leg 1: Auric Air, RwandAir · Leg 2: Airlink, FlySafair
Self-transfer likely ~8h 01m
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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
2,706 km1,680 miles
Journey time
7h 05mestimate
Time difference
NoneJohannesburg vs Kigali
Currency in Johannesburg
ZAR
Airports
KGL → JNB, HLA

Flights from Kigali to Johannesburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kigali to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi and Zanzibar. 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 Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,706 km.
Where do you change planes between Kigali and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO) and Zanzibar (ZNZ). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kigali and Johannesburg?
Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

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