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Connecting route · Rwanda → United Kingdom

Flights from Kigali to London

There are no direct flights from Kigali to London. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Nairobi, about 11h 23m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 11h 23m
KGLLONCAI

Kigali to London at a glance

Fastest journey11h 23mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Nairobi

Best ways to fly from Kigali to London

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) LON
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: British Airways, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~11h 23m
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2
KGL Nairobi (NBO) LON
Leg 1: Kenya Airways · Leg 2: British Airways, Kenya Airways, Jambojet
One airline, one ticket ~12h 00m
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KGL Addis Ababa (ADD) LON
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 47m
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KGL Doha (DOH) LON
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, RwandAir · Leg 2: British Airways, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 49m
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KGL Paris (CDG) LON
Leg 1: RwandAir · Leg 2: Air France, British Airways, Korean Air
Self-transfer likely ~11h 45m
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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
6,590 km4,092 miles
Journey time
11h 23mestimate
Time difference
-2hLondon vs Kigali
Currency in London
GBP
Airports
KGL → LGW, LHR, STN

Flights from Kigali to London: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kigali to London?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, 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 London?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 23m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,590 km.
Where do you change planes between Kigali and London?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Nairobi (NBO), Addis Ababa (ADD) and Doha (DOH). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kigali and London?
Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL). London: London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Heathrow Airport (LHR), London Stansted Airport (STN) and London Luton Airport (LTN).
What is the time difference between Kigali and London?
London is 2 hours behind Kigali.

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