London to Kigali (LHR–KGL) — 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 10 hubs
BRU Zaventem 11h 5m ACB6BA → LHLXOS Zaventem (BRU) to Kigali flights
AMS Amsterdam 11h 15m 6EB6BA → DLKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Kigali flights
ADD Addis Ababa 11h 50m ETNH → ETEYMS Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali flights
IST Istanbul 12h 32m 3U6EAV → TKWB Istanbul (IST) to Kigali flights
NBO Nairobi 12h 55m BAIBKQ → BAKLKQ Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali flights
DOH Doha 13h 55m BAQRVA → IBWB Doha (DOH) to Kigali flights
DXB Dubai 14h 40m EKFIGA → WB Dubai (DXB) to Kigali flights
CAI Cairo 16h ACBAMS → EYMSWB Cairo (CAI) to Kigali flights
LOS Lagos 21h 10m AYBAVS → WB Lagos (LOS) to Kigali flights
JNB Johannesburg 23h 8m AYBAIB → QRWB Johannesburg (JNB) to Kigali flights
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London to Kigali
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,105 mi 8h 40m nonstop +1h ahead

LHR–KGL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. RwandAir leads the route. The flight covers 4,105 miles in approximately 8h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LHR–KGL service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WB RwandAir 7 332 8h40 – – –
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, LHR to KGL 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
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LHR to KGL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
BRU ~11h 5m AMS ~11h 15m ADD ~11h 50m IST ~12h 32m NBO ~12h 55m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
807
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
Kigali is 1 hour ahead of London.
LHR: BST · KGL: CAT

When it's 6:00 PM in London, it's 7:00 PM in Kigali.
Distance & Flight Time
4,105 mi / 6,605 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 40m gate to gate.
Getting to LHR

Heathrow Express runs from London Paddington to T5 and T2/T3 in 15–21 minutes (£37 single, cheaper booked online or via the Heathrow app). Elizabeth line (Crossrail) is a lower-cost alternative; Paddington to T5 in 34 minutes from £13.50 with an Oyster/contactless cap of £14.90. The Elizabeth line also serves central London stations including Bond Street, Farringdon, and Liverpool Street.London Underground Piccadilly line serves all terminals (T2/T3/T4/T5) from central London in 40–60 minutes (£6 with Oyster). Taxis (black cabs) from central London cost £55–90 depending on traffic. Coach services from Victoria Coach Station (National Express) cost from £10 booked in advance.

Facts

LHR–KGL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the London to Kigali route.
Route details
Distance4,105 mi / 6,605 km
Flight time8h 40m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: LHR
Full nameLondon Heathrow Airport
IATA / ICAOLHR / EGLL
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr83.9M
Elevation83 ft / 25 m
Destination: KGL
Full nameKigali International Airport
IATA / ICAOKGL / HRYR
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation4,859 ft / 1,481 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LHR to KGL flights.
Nonstop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Kigali International Airport take about 8h 40m gate to gate. The route covers 4,105 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LHR to KGL: 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 Brussels, Amsterdam and Addis Ababa Bole.
Kigali is 1 hour ahead of London.
Yes, return flights from KGL to LHR 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 LHR to KGL

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

LHR to KGL Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LHR to KGL is about 8 hours 40 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 Brussels, Amsterdam and Addis Ababa Bole. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.