Dar es Salaam to Kigali (DAR–KGL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 9 hubs
NBO Nairobi 3h 35m AFETKL → KLKQQR Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali flights
ZNZ Zanzibar 4h 13m CXTEKEY → WB Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Kigali flights
ADD Addis Ababa 6h 4m AIETEY → ETEYMS Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali flights
DOH Doha 13h 40m ASATAY → ATBAIB Doha (DOH) to Kigali flights
DXB Dubai 15h 25m AZ → WB Dubai (DXB) to Kigali flights
JNB Johannesburg 16h 40m 4ZLASA → QRWB Johannesburg (JNB) to Kigali flights
AMS Amsterdam 21h 15m KL → DLKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Kigali flights
IST Istanbul 22h 30m 6ETK → TKWB Istanbul (IST) to Kigali flights
CAI Cairo ~12h 35m EYGFMS → EYMSWB Cairo (CAI) to Kigali flights
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Dar es Salaam to Kigali
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 711 mi 2h 8m nonstop -1h behind

DAR–KGL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. RwandAir leads the route. The flight covers 711 miles in approximately 2h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Kigali (KGL) Kigali to Dar es Salaam flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DAR–KGL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WB RwandAir 7 738, DH4 1h55-2h20 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WB
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – WB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WB (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DAR to KGL direction.
Mon
1
flight
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
7
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DAR to KGL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~22h
Longest
NBO ~3h 35m ZNZ ~4h 13m ADD ~6h 4m CAI ~12h 35m DOH ~13h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
129
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 Dar es Salaam

Nearby airports with service to Kigali International Airport.
Metric DAR→KGL ZNZ→KGL
Distance from DAR – 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 7 4
Flight time 2h 8m 2h 30m
Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Kigali flights
Airports within 200 miles of DAR with service to Kigali International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Kigali is 1 hour behind Dar es Salaam.
DAR: EAT · KGL: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dar es Salaam, it's 5:00 PM in Kigali.
Distance & Flight Time
711 mi / 1,143 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 8m gate to gate.
Facts

DAR–KGL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dar es Salaam to Kigali route.
Route details
Distance711 mi / 1,143 km
Flight time2h 8m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DAR
Full nameJulius Nyerere International Airport
IATA / ICAODAR / HTDA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr2.8M
Elevation182 ft / 55 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 DAR to KGL flights.
Nonstop flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport take about 2h 8m gate to gate. The route covers 711 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DAR to KGL: RwandAir.
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, Abeid Amani Karume and Addis Ababa Bole.
Kigali is 1 hour behind Dar es Salaam.
Yes, return flights from KGL to DAR are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ZNZ. 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 DAR to KGL

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are connected by nonstop service from RwandAir. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DAR to KGL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DAR to KGL is about 2 hours 8 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 711 miles (1,143 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 11 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jomo Kenyatta, Abeid Amani Karume and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zanzibar (ZNZ).