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Flights from Manchester to Kigali

There are no direct flights from Manchester to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Cairo, about 12h 07m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 11h 39m
MANKGLADD

Manchester to Kigali at a glance

Fastest journey11h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Cairo

Best ways to fly from Manchester to Kigali

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

1
MAN Addis Ababa (ADD) KGL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~12h 07m
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2
MAN Cairo (CAI) KGL
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~11h 39m
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MAN Doha (DOH) KGL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~14h 02m
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MAN Paris (CDG) KGL
Leg 1: Air France, easyJet · Leg 2: RwandAir
Self-transfer likely ~12h 03m
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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
6,851 km4,254 miles
Journey time
11h 39mestimate
Time difference
+2hKigali vs Manchester
Currency in Kigali
USD
Airports
MAN → KGL

Flights from Manchester to Kigali: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Manchester to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Cairo and Doha. 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 Manchester to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,851 km.
Where do you change planes between Manchester and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Cairo (CAI), Doha (DOH) and Paris (CDG). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Manchester and Kigali?
Manchester: Manchester Airport (MAN). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
What is the time difference between Manchester and Kigali?
Kigali is 2 hours ahead of Manchester.

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