Kigali to Bangui (KGL–BGF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WB RwandAir
738
8:20 AM
CAT
11:00 AM
WAT
3h 40m
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WB213
WB RwandAir
738
5:25 PM
WAT
9:30 PM
CAT
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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 2 hubs
ADD Addis Ababa 9h 15m ETEYMS → ET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Bangui flights
DLA Douala 12h 5m WB → ETKQWB Douala (DLA) to Bangui flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kigali to Bangui
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 915 mi 3h 40m nonstop -1h behind

KGL–BGF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. RwandAir leads the route. The flight covers 915 miles in approximately 3h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KGL–BGF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WB RwandAir 2 738 3h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WB (2 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, KGL to BGF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KGL to BGF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~12h
Longest
ADD ~9h 15m DLA ~12h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
25
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
-1h
Bangui is 1 hour behind Kigali.
KGL: CAT · BGF: WAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kigali, it's 5:00 PM in Bangui.
Distance & Flight Time
915 mi / 1,473 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 40m gate to gate.
Facts

KGL–BGF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kigali to Bangui route.
Route details
Distance915 mi / 1,473 km
Flight time3h 40m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KGL
Full nameKigali International Airport
IATA / ICAOKGL / HRYR
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation4,859 ft / 1,481 m
Destination: BGF
Full nameBangui M'Poko International Airport
IATA / ICAOBGF / FEFF
TimezoneAfrica/Bangui
Elevation1,208 ft / 368 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KGL to BGF flights.
Nonstop flights from Kigali International Airport to Bangui M'Poko International Airport take about 3h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 915 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KGL to BGF: 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 Addis Ababa Bole and Douala.
Bangui is 1 hour behind Kigali.
Yes, return flights from BGF to KGL 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.
Nonstop flights take about 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours. The distance is roughly 1,800 km across central Africa. Direct service is limited and may not operate daily.
RwandAir has operated service between Kigali and Bangui. Other options may involve connections through Addis Ababa on Ethiopian Airlines or through Nairobi on Kenya Airways. Schedules on this route change frequently, so check current timetables.
Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) is the main airport for the Central African Republic's capital. It is about 7 km from the city center. Facilities are basic. Ground transport is primarily by taxi arranged at the airport.
Kigali International Airport (KGL) has undergone expansion in recent years. The terminal handles domestic and international flights. It sits about 10 km from the city center. Taxis and moto-taxis (motorcycle taxis) are the main ground transport options. A new international airport (Bugesera) has been planned to eventually replace KGL for international flights.
Kigali is in the Central Africa Time zone (UTC+2). Bangui is in the West Africa Time zone (UTC+1). Bangui is 1 hour behind Kigali. Neither country observes daylight saving time.

Kigali to Bangui

Kigali to Bangui covers about 1,800 km with direct flights taking around 2.5 to 3 hours. RwandAir has operated on this central African route. Connecting options through Addis Ababa or Nairobi are available when direct service is not running. This is one of the fewer-served city pairs in the central African region.

Kigali has emerged as an aviation hub for east-central Africa with RwandAir expanding its network. Bangui is the capital of the Central African Republic on the Ubangi River. The route serves diplomatic, NGO, and business traffic between the two capitals. Frequency is limited compared to trunk routes in the region, so advance booking is important.