Bujumbura to Kigali (BJM–KGL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KQ Kenya
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11:40 AM
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12:40 PM
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WB RwandAir
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
NBO Nairobi 4h 20m KQSV → KLKQQR Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali flights
ADD Addis Ababa 8h 15m ETEYMS → ETEYMS Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali flights
EBB Kampala 14h 3m LXSN → WB Kampala (EBB) to Kigali flights
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Bujumbura to Kigali
2 carriers, 8 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 109 mi 0h 53m nonstop

BJM–KGL is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. RwandAir and Kenya Airways lead the route. The flight covers 109 miles in approximately 0h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BJM–KGL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WB RwandAir 7 737 0h45 – – –
KQ Kenya Airways 1 733 1h – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
733 Boeing 737-300 – KQ
737 Boeing 737-700 – WB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WB (7 flights/wk, 88%)
SkyTeam: KQ (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BJM to KGL direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BJM to KGL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
NBO ~4h 20m ADD ~8h 15m EBB ~14h 3m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
40
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kigali from Bujumbura

Nearby airports with service to Kigali International Airport.
Metric BJM→KGL KME→KGL
Distance from BJM – 66 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 8 14
Flight time 0h 53m 0h 40m
Kamembe (KME) to Kigali flights
Airports within 200 miles of BJM with service to Kigali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Kigali is 0 hours the same as Bujumbura.
BJM: CAT · KGL: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bujumbura, it's 6:00 PM in Kigali.
Distance & Flight Time
109 mi / 176 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 0h 53m gate to gate.
Facts

BJM–KGL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bujumbura to Kigali route.
Route details
Distance109 mi / 176 km
Flight time0h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BJM
Full nameBujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport
IATA / ICAOBJM / HBBA
TimezoneAfrica/Bujumbura
Elevation2,582 ft / 787 m
Destination: KGL
Full nameKigali International Airport
IATA / ICAOKGL / HRYR
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation4,859 ft / 1,481 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BJM to KGL flights.
Nonstop flights from Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport to Kigali International Airport take about 0h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 109 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from BJM to KGL: RwandAir and Kenya Airways.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jomo Kenyatta, Addis Ababa Bole and Entebbe.
Yes, return flights from KGL to BJM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include KME. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BJM to KGL

Bujumbura Melchior Ndadaye International Airport (BJM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are connected by nonstop service from RwandAir and Kenya Airways. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BJM to KGL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BJM to KGL is about 0 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 109 miles (176 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jomo Kenyatta, Addis Ababa Bole and Entebbe. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Kamembe (KME).