Kigali to London (KGL–LHR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Kigali to London
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 4,105 mi 9h 40m nonstop -2h behind 8 1-stop hubs

KGL–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. RwandAir leads the route. The flight covers 4,105 miles in approximately 9h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 8 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KGL–LHR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WB RwandAir 7 332 9h40 – – –
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – WB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WB (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, KGL to LHR 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
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KGL to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
CAI ~11h 50m BRU ~19h 10m CDG ~20h 20m DXB ~20h 50m NBO ~21h 10m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
506
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
London is 2 hours behind Kigali.
KGL: CAT · LHR: GMT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kigali, it's 4:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,105 mi / 6,605 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 40m.
Getting from LHR

Heathrow Express runs every 15 minutes to Paddington (15 min, £25). Piccadilly line is slower (50–60 min) but £5.50 with Oyster. National Express coaches serve all terminals from Victoria (60–90 min, £6–10). Black cabs cost £50–90 to central London depending on traffic and time of day.

London Climate

Mild maritime climate. Summers average 18–23°C with long daylight hours. Winters are 2–7°C, rarely below freezing. Rain is frequent year-round but rarely heavy. Pack layers and a waterproof jacket regardless of season. Fog can disrupt flights November through February.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KGL–LHR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kigali to London route.
Route details
Distance4,105 mi / 6,605 km
Flight time9h 40m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 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: LHR
Full nameLondon Heathrow Airport
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KGL to LHR flights.
Nonstop flights from Kigali International Airport to London Heathrow Airport take approximately 9h 40m. The route covers 4,105 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: RwandAir.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from KGL to LHR.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CAI, BRU, CDG, DXB, NBO, ADD, DOH and JNB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
London is 2 hours behind Kigali.
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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 LHR

Kigali International Airport (KGL) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) are connected by nonstop service from RwandAir. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KGL to LHR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KGL to LHR ranges from 9 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,105 miles (6,605 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

8 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 11 hours via CAI. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.