Flights to Kigali
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Kigali is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Goma International Airport (GOM, 97 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kigali International Airport | KGL | 9 km (6 mi) | 11,483 ft | 4,859 ft |
| Goma International Airport | GOM | 97 km (60 mi) | 9,695 ft | 5,089 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 11,483 ft, KGL can take the largest long-haul aircraft, so direct intercontinental flights are physically possible here. The airport sits at 4,859 ft; that altitude thins the air enough to affect take-off performance on hot days, which is why summer departures from high airports are sometimes weight-restricted.
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Routes to and from Kigali
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kigali to Dar es Salaam | Tanzania | 1,156 km (718 mi) | about 2 h 14 min |
| Kigali to Nairobi | Kenya | 755 km (469 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Kigali to Lubumbashi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Kigali to Mbuji-Mayi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 855 km (531 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Kigali to Kakamega | Kenya | 578 km (359 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Kigali to Kampala | Uganda | 377 km (234 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Kigali to Kisangani | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 607 km (377 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Kigali to Kananga | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 954 km (593 mi) | about 1 h 58 min |
| Kigali to Mombasa | Kenya | 1,092 km (678 mi) | about 2 h 9 min |
| Kigali to Lilongwe | Malawi | 1,398 km (868 mi) | about 2 h 33 min |
| Kigali to Mwanza | Tanzania | 322 km (200 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Kigali to Bangui | Central African Republic | 1,458 km (906 mi) | about 2 h 37 min |
| Kigali to Kolwezi | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,099 km (683 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Kigali to Bujumbura | Burundi | 177 km (110 mi) | about 59 min |
| Kigali to Dodoma | Tanzania | 786 km (488 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Kigali to Zanzibar | Tanzania | 1,117 km (694 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Kigali to Kitwe | Zambia | 1,224 km (760 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Kigali to Ndola | Zambia | 1,234 km (767 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Kigali to Arusha | Tanzania | 752 km (468 mi) | about 1 h 43 min |
| Kigali to Mbeya | Tanzania | 859 km (534 mi) | about 1 h 51 min |
| Kigali to Nansana | Uganda | 376 km (234 mi) | about 1 h 14 min |
| Kigali to Kikwit | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,294 km (804 mi) | about 2 h 25 min |
| Kigali to Kinshasa | Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,658 km (1,030 mi) | about 2 h 53 min |
| Kigali to Lagos | Nigeria | 3,104 km (1,929 mi) | about 4 h 44 min |
| Kigali to Ho Chi Minh City | Vietnam | 8,584 km (5,334 mi) | about 11 h 45 min |
| Kigali to Jakarta | Indonesia | 8,524 km (5,296 mi) | about 11 h 41 min |
| Kigali to Lima | Peru | 11,816 km (7,342 mi) | about 15 h 54 min |
| Kigali to Bogotá | Colombia | 11,592 km (7,203 mi) | about 15 h 37 min |
| Kigali to Abidjan | Ivory Coast | 3,869 km (2,404 mi) | about 5 h 43 min |
| Kigali to Singapore | Singapore | 8,212 km (5,103 mi) | about 11 h 17 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Kigali?
Kigali International Airport (KGL) is the closest large airport at 9 km (6 mi). The others, GOM, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is KGL from Kigali city centre?
9 km (6 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Kigali on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.