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Flights from Zurich to Kigali
There are no direct flights from Zurich to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Cairo or Addis Ababa, about 10h 24m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 10h 24m
Zurich to Kigali at a glance
Fastest journey10h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Cairo or Addis Ababa
Best ways to fly from Zurich to Kigali
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
- 5,870 km3,645 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 24mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hKigali vs Zurich
- Currency in Kigali
- USD
- Airports
- ZRH → KGL
Flights from Zurich to Kigali: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Zurich to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Cairo, Addis Ababa 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 Zurich to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,870 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Cairo (CAI), Addis Ababa (ADD), Paris (CDG) and Zanzibar (ZNZ). EgyptAir flies both legs via Cairo, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Zurich and Kigali?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Kigali?
Kigali is 1 hour ahead of Zurich.
