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

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WB108
WB RwandAir
737
11:50 AM
CAT
3:40 PM
SAST
3h 50m
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WB102
WB RwandAir
738
10:30 PM
CAT
2:20 AM+1
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3h 50m
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Kigali to Johannesburg
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 1,675 mi 3h 50m nonstop 8 1-stop hubs

KGL–JNB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. RwandAir leads the route. The flight covers 1,675 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KGL–JNB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WB RwandAir 14 737, 738 3h50 – – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WB
738 Boeing 737-800 – WB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WB (14 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 JNB direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KGL to JNB.
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One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
EBB ~14h 25m CAI ~14h 43m ADD ~19h 30m NBO ~19h 35m DXB ~21h 36m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
202
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
Johannesburg is 0 hours the same as Kigali.
KGL: CAT · JNB: SAST

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

KGL–JNB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kigali to Johannesburg route.
Route details
Distance1,675 mi / 2,695 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out
1-stop connections8 hubs
Origin: KGL
Full nameKigali International Airport
IATA / ICAOKGL / HRYR
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation4,859 ft / 1,481 m
Destination: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KGL to JNB flights.
Nonstop flights from Kigali International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport take approximately 3h 50m. The route covers 1,675 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: RwandAir.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from KGL to JNB.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through EBB, CAI, ADD, NBO, DXB, DOH, LHR and CDG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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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 KGL to JNB

Kigali International Airport (KGL) and O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) are connected by nonstop service from RwandAir. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

KGL to JNB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KGL to JNB ranges from 3 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,675 miles (2,695 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via EBB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.