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Flights from Kigali to Lyon
There are no direct flights from Kigali to Lyon. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Paris, about 10h 56m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 56m
Kigali to Lyon at a glance
Fastest journey10h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Paris
Best ways to fly from Kigali to Lyon
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
- 5,857 km3,637 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 56mestimate
- Time difference
- -1hLyon vs Kigali
- Currency in Lyon
- EUR
- Airports
- KGL → LYS, GNB
Flights from Kigali to Lyon: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kigali to Lyon?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Paris 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 Lyon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,857 km.
Where do you change planes between Kigali and Lyon?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Paris (CDG) and Cairo (CAI). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kigali and Lyon?
Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL). Lyon: Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport (GNB).
What is the time difference between Kigali and Lyon?
Lyon is 1 hour behind Kigali.
