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Connecting route · Rwanda → United States

Flights from Kigali to Washington

There are no direct flights from Kigali to Washington. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Doha, about 18h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 18h 42m
KGLWASCAI

Kigali to Washington at a glance

Fastest journey18h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Doha

Best ways to fly from Kigali to Washington

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KGL Cairo (CAI) WAS
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~18h 42m
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KGL Doha (DOH) WAS
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, RwandAir · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~21h 10m
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3
KGL Paris (CDG) WAS
Leg 1: RwandAir · Leg 2: Air France, United Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 04m
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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
11,617 km7,214 miles
Journey time
18h 42mestimate
Time difference
-7hWashington vs Kigali
Currency in Washington
USD
Airports
KGL → IAD, DCA

Flights from Kigali to Washington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kigali to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Doha and Paris. 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 Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,617 km.
Where do you change planes between Kigali and Washington?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Doha (DOH) and Paris (CDG). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kigali and Washington?
Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between Kigali and Washington?
Washington is 7 hours behind Kigali.

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