Kigali to Addis Ababa (KGL–ADD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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963 mi airlines 29/wk
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ET3858
ET Ethiopian
73F
4:15 AM
CAT
7:30 AM
EAT
2h 15m
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ET816
ET Ethiopian
7M8
10:55 AM
CAT
2:20 PM
EAT
2h 25m
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EY6546
EY Etihad
7M8
10:55 AM
CAT
2:20 PM
EAT
2h 25m
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ET806
ET Ethiopian
7M8
5:40 PM
CAT
9:05 PM
EAT
2h 25m
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EY6545
EY Etihad
7M8
5:40 PM
CAT
9:05 PM
EAT
2h 25m
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ET807
ET Ethiopian
73W
8:25 AM
EAT T2
9:55 AM
CAT
2h 30m
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EY6542
EY Etihad
7M8
8:25 AM
EAT T2
9:55 AM
CAT
2h 30m
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ET817
ET Ethiopian
7M8
3:15 PM
EAT T2
4:45 PM
CAT
2h 30m
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EY6543
EY Etihad
7M8
3:15 PM
EAT T2
4:45 PM
CAT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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Kigali to Addis Ababa
2 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 963 mi 2h 15m nonstop +1h ahead 8 1-stop hubs

KGL–ADD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways lead the route. The flight covers 963 miles in approximately 2h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KGL–ADD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ET Ethiopian Airlines 15 73F, 7M8 2h15-2h25 Star Alliance
EY Etihad Airways 14 7M8 2h25
Aircraft on this route
73F Boeing 737 Freighter – ET
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – ET, EY
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: ET (15 flights/wk, 52%)
Unaffiliated: EY (14 flights/wk, 48%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KGL to ADD direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
4
flights
Sun
4
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KGL to ADD.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
308
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.

Other ways to reach Addis Ababa from Kigali

Nearby airports with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
Metric KGL→ADD BJM→ADD
Distance from KGL 109 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 2
Weekly flights 29 14
Flight time 2h 15m 2h 45m
Airports within 200 miles of KGL with service to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Kigali.
KGL: CAT · ADD: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kigali, it's 7:00 PM in Addis Ababa.
Distance & Flight Time
963 mi / 1,550 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 15m to 2h 25m.

KGL–ADD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kigali to Addis Ababa route.
Route details
Distance963 mi / 1,550 km
Flight time2h 15m to 2h 25m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 28 return
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: KGL
IATA / ICAOKGL / HRYR
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation4,859 ft / 1,481 m
Destination: ADD
IATA / ICAOADD / HAAB
TimezoneAfrica/Addis_Ababa
Passengers/yr11.8M
Elevation7,630 ft / 2,326 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KGL to ADD flights.
Nonstop flights from Kigali International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport take approximately 2h 15m to 2h 25m. The route covers 963 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from KGL to ADD. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAI, EBB, NBO, JNB, DXB, CDG, DOH and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Addis Ababa is 1 hour ahead of Kigali.
Yes, return flights from ADD to KGL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BJM. 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 KGL to ADD

Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) are connected by nonstop service from Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

KGL to ADD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KGL to ADD ranges from 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 963 miles (1,550 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 10 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Bujumbura (BJM).