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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
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.
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.





