Kigali to Lusaka (KGL–LUN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WB RwandAir
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11:20 AM
CAT
1:50 PM
CAT
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WB108
Starts Oct 7
WB RwandAir
738
6:50 PM
CAT T2
9:30 PM
CAT
2h 40m
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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 6 hubs
NBO Nairobi 5h 23m KLKQLX → AFETKL Nairobi (NBO) to Lusaka flights
JNB Johannesburg 6h 40m WB → 4ZEKET Johannesburg (JNB) to Lusaka flights
ADD Addis Ababa 7h 35m ETEYMS → ETEYXY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Lusaka flights
DXB Dubai 14h 5m WB → EK Dubai (DXB) to Lusaka flights
DOH Doha 15h 20m ATBAQR → AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Lusaka flights
HRE Harare ~5h 20m WB → B6EKET Harare (HRE) to Lusaka flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kigali to Lusaka
1 carrier, 9 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 930 mi 2h 30m nonstop

KGL–LUN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. RwandAir leads the route. The flight covers 930 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KGL–LUN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WB RwandAir 9 737 2h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WB (9 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 LUN direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
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
9
Outbound / wk
1
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KGL to LUN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
6
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
HRE ~5h 20m NBO ~5h 23m JNB ~6h 40m ADD ~7h 35m DXB ~14h 5m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
86
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
Lusaka is 0 hours the same as Kigali.
KGL: CAT · LUN: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kigali, it's 6:00 PM in Lusaka.
Distance & Flight Time
930 mi / 1,497 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

KGL–LUN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kigali to Lusaka route.
Route details
Distance930 mi / 1,497 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights9 out / 1 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: LUN
Full nameKenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA / ICAOLUN / FLKK
TimezoneAfrica/Lusaka
Elevation3,779 ft / 1,152 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KGL to LUN flights.
Nonstop flights from Kigali International Airport to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 930 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KGL to LUN: 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 Jomo Kenyatta, O.R. Tambo and Addis Ababa Bole.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to LUN and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from LUN 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 LUN

Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) are connected by nonstop service from RwandAir. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KGL to LUN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KGL to LUN is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 930 miles (1,497 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Jomo Kenyatta, O.R. Tambo and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.