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Flights from Toronto to Kigali

There are no direct flights from Toronto to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Cairo, about 18h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 18h 30m
YTOKGLADD

Toronto to Kigali at a glance

Fastest journey18h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Cairo

Best ways to fly from Toronto 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
YTO Addis Ababa (ADD) KGL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~18h 48m
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YTO Cairo (CAI) KGL
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~18h 30m
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YTO Doha (DOH) KGL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~20h 52m
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YTO Paris (CDG) KGL
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat · Leg 2: RwandAir
Self-transfer likely ~18h 51m
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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
11,711 km7,273 miles
Journey time
18h 30mestimate
Time difference
+7hKigali vs Toronto
Currency in Kigali
USD
Airports
YYZ, YTZ, YHM → KGL

Flights from Toronto to Kigali: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Toronto 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 Toronto to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,711 km.
Where do you change planes between Toronto 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 Toronto and Kigali?
Toronto: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
What is the time difference between Toronto and Kigali?
Kigali is 7 hours ahead of Toronto.

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