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

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WB712
WB RwandAir
332
10:50 PM
CAT
7:20 AM+1
BST
9h 30m
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M T W T F S S
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WB710
WB RwandAir
332
11:59 PM
CAT
9:05 AM+1
BST
10h 6m
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WB711
WB RwandAir
332
9:20 PM
BST T4
7:00 AM+1
CAT
8h 40m
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M T W T F S S
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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 10 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 30m WB → AFBAG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to London flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 33m KL → 6EB6BA Amsterdam (AMS) to London flights
NBO Nairobi 11h 46m KLKQLH → BAKQVS Nairobi (NBO) to London flights
DOH Doha 14h 10m WB → BAKMQR Doha (DOH) to London flights
ADD Addis Ababa 14h 20m ETEYMS → ACETNH Addis Ababa (ADD) to London flights
DXB Dubai 15h 31m WB → AVEKFI Dubai (DXB) to London flights
JNB Johannesburg 20h 5m WB → AYBAIB Johannesburg (JNB) to London flights
LOS Lagos 21h 39m WB → BAVS Lagos (LOS) to London flights
ACC Accra 23h 15m WB → BA Accra (ACC) to London flights
BRU Zaventem ~11h 45m WB → B6BACX Zaventem (BRU) to London flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kigali to London
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,105 mi 9h 48m nonstop -1h behind

KGL–LHR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. RwandAir leads the route. The flight covers 4,105 miles in approximately 9h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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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 9h30-10h06 – – –
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
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KGL to LHR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
CDG ~11h 30m AMS ~11h 33m BRU ~11h 45m CAI ~11h 45m NBO ~11h 46m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
694
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
London is 1 hour behind Kigali.
KGL: CAT · LHR: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kigali, it's 5:00 PM in London.
Distance & Flight Time
4,105 mi / 6,605 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 48m gate to gate.
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 48m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 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: 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 about 9h 48m gate to gate. The route covers 4,105 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KGL to LHR: RwandAir.
This route has daily 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 Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Jomo Kenyatta.
London is 1 hour behind Kigali.
Yes, return flights from LHR 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.

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 is about 9 hours 48 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,105 miles (6,605 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Jomo Kenyatta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.