Kigali to Zanzibar (KGL–ZNZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 9 hubs
NBO Nairobi 3h 50m KLKQLH → AFATBA Nairobi (NBO) to Zanzibar flights
ADD Addis Ababa 5h 55m ETEYMS → AIETEY Addis Ababa (ADD) to Zanzibar flights
JRO Arusha 9h 48m WB → AFAIKQ Arusha (JRO) to Zanzibar flights
JNB Johannesburg 13h 20m WB → 4ZFA Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar flights
DXB Dubai 13h 24m WB → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Zanzibar flights
DOH Doha 30h 45m WB → BALA Doha (DOH) to Zanzibar flights
FCO Rome ~16h 35m → NO Rome (FCO) to Zanzibar flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) ~20h WB → AF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Zanzibar flights
AMS Amsterdam ~20h 43m KL → OR Amsterdam (AMS) to Zanzibar flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kigali to Zanzibar
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 692 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

KGL–ZNZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. RwandAir leads the route. The flight covers 692 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–ZNZ service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WB RwandAir 4 737 2h30 – – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WB
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WB (4 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 ZNZ direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KGL to ZNZ.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
NBO ~3h 50m ADD ~5h 55m JRO ~9h 48m JNB ~13h 20m DXB ~13h 24m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
129
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
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Kigali.
KGL: CAT · ZNZ: EAT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kigali, it's 7:00 PM in Zanzibar.
Distance & Flight Time
692 mi / 1,113 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Facts

KGL–ZNZ Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kigali to Zanzibar route.
Route details
Distance692 mi / 1,113 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 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: ZNZ
Full nameAbeid Amani Karume International Airport
IATA / ICAOZNZ / HTZA
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Passengers/yr1.5M
Elevation54 ft / 16 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KGL to ZNZ flights.
Nonstop flights from Kigali International Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 692 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KGL to ZNZ: 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 Jomo Kenyatta, Addis Ababa Bole and Kilimanjaro.
Zanzibar is 1 hour ahead of Kigali.
Yes, return flights from ZNZ 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 ZNZ

Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) are connected by nonstop service from RwandAir. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KGL to ZNZ Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KGL to ZNZ is about 2 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 692 miles (1,113 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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