Johannesburg to Kigali (JNB–KGL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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QR6419+1
QR Qatar
738
3:10 AM
SAST TB
7:00 AM
CAT
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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WB108+1
WB RwandAir
737
10:30 AM
CAT
2:20 PM
SAST
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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WB102+1
WB RwandAir
737
10:30 PM
CAT
2:20 AM+1
SAST
3h 50m
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M T W T F S S
Prices

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Johannesburg to Kigali
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 1,675 mi 3h 50m nonstop 7 1-stop hubs

JNB–KGL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Qatar Airways leads the route. The flight covers 1,675 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 7 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop JNB–KGL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QR Qatar Airways 7 738 3h50 – Oneworld –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – QR
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: QR (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, JNB 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
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to KGL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
7
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
166
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
0h
Kigali is 0 hours the same as Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · KGL: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 6:00 PM in Kigali.
Distance & Flight Time
1,675 mi / 2,695 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m.
Facts

JNB–KGL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Kigali route.
Route details
Distance1,675 mi / 2,695 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 14 return
1-stop connections7 hubs
Origin: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 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 JNB to KGL flights.
Nonstop flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to Kigali International Airport take approximately 3h 50m. The route covers 1,675 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Qatar Airways.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from JNB to KGL. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HRE, DOH, NBO, ADD, AMS, CAI and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from KGL to JNB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from JNB to KGL

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are connected by nonstop service from Qatar Airways. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

JNB to KGL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from JNB to KGL ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,675 miles (2,695 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

7 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via HRE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.