Dubai to Kigali (DXB–KGL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 10 hubs
EBB Kampala 7h 15m EKFZ → WB Kampala (EBB) to Kigali flights
NBO Nairobi 7h 35m EKFZKQ → BAKLKQ Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali flights
DOH Doha 8h 20m FZQRWB → IBWB Doha (DOH) to Kigali flights
ADD Addis Ababa 8h 20m EKETFZ → ETEYMS Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali flights
DAR Dar es Salaam 10h 25m AZEK → WB Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Kigali flights
ZNZ Zanzibar 12h 13m EKFZ → WB Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Kigali flights
CAI Cairo 12h 35m EKMKMS → EYMSWB Cairo (CAI) to Kigali flights
IST Istanbul 13h 18m BIEKFZ → TKWB Istanbul (IST) to Kigali flights
JNB Johannesburg 13h 28m DEEKSA → QRWB Johannesburg (JNB) to Kigali flights
AMS Amsterdam 17h 28m EKFIQF → DLKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Kigali flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dubai to Kigali
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,528 mi 6h nonstop -2h behind

DXB–KGL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. RwandAir leads the route. The flight covers 2,528 miles in approximately 6h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DXB–KGL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WB RwandAir 5 738 6h – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WB (5 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, DXB to KGL direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DXB to KGL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
EBB ~7h 15m NBO ~7h 35m DOH ~8h 20m ADD ~8h 20m DAR ~10h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
889
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Kigali is 2 hours behind Dubai.
DXB: +04 · KGL: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 4:00 PM in Kigali.
Distance & Flight Time
2,528 mi / 4,067 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 0m gate to gate.
Getting to DXB

Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.

Facts

DXB–KGL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubai to Kigali route.
Route details
Distance2,528 mi / 4,067 km
Flight time6h
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out / 5 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DXB
Full nameDubai International Airport
IATA / ICAODXB / OMDB
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr92.3M
Elevation62 ft / 19 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 DXB to KGL flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubai International Airport to Kigali International Airport take about 6h gate to gate. The route covers 2,528 miles.
1 airline operates flights from DXB to KGL: RwandAir.
This route has limited weekly 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 Entebbe, Jomo Kenyatta and Hamad.
Kigali is 2 hours behind Dubai.
Yes, return flights from KGL to DXB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 DXB to KGL

Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are connected by nonstop service from RwandAir. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

DXB to KGL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DXB to KGL is about 6 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,528 miles (4,067 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Entebbe, Jomo Kenyatta and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.