Day trip from Nyagatare to Kigali
Kigali lies 78 km (49 mi) south of Nyagatare, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 78 km (49 mi) apart, Kigali is a realistic day trip from Nyagatare: about 1 h 17 min each way by road.
| Nyagatare | Kigali | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Rwanda | Rwanda |
| Population | 100,000 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 1,342 m (4,403 ft) | 1,542 m (5,059 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Kigali) | UTC+2 (Africa/Kigali) |
What to see in Kigali
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Kigali Genocide Memorial | 96,278 | 2017 |
| Nyandungu Urban Wetland Eco-Tourism Park | 48,813 | 2022 |
The busiest is Kigali Genocide Memorial at 96,278 visitors in 2017. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero.
Where to book tours and tickets in Kigali
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Staying in Kigali
Our booking partner lists 1,041+ places to stay in Kigali (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 471 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (280), and 11 are five-star. Across 72 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.4 out of 10. Guests have left 21,701 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kigali from Nyagatare?
78 km (49 mi) in a straight line, south of Nyagatare; by road roughly 96 km (59 mi).
How long does it take to get from Nyagatare to Kigali by road?
About 1 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Nyagatare and Kigali?
No, both are on Africa/Kigali at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kigali?
Our booking partner lists 1,041+ places to stay in Kigali, bookable on this site.
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.