Direct flights from Johannesburg to Kigali

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Johannesburg

South Africa

JNB

O. R. Tambo International Airport

Kigali

Rwanda

KGL

Kigali International Airport

Route: Nonstop service available
Distance: 1,674 miles
Marketing airlines: 2 airlines
Aircraft: 5 aircraft types
Dates: Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 18, 2027

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Departure window: 2026-10-23 – 2026-11-21.

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Johannesburg to Kigali route overview

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg; Kigali International Airport (KGL) serves Kigali.

The airports are 1,674 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from JNB to KGL.

Marketing airlines listed in the current schedule, including codeshare sellers, are Qatar Airways (QR) and Rwandair (WB). This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Published schedule dates span Oct 20, 2026 – Oct 18, 2027.

Marketing airlines on the Johannesburg to Kigali route

These are marketing airlines, including codeshare sellers. This list does not identify the operating airline for each flight; check the flight details before booking.

Qatar Airways (QR)Codeshare only

Airline alliance affiliations represented: Oneworld

Aircraft flying from JNB to KGL

Frequently asked questions

Which airports serve the Johannesburg to Kigali route?

O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the origin airport and Kigali International Airport (KGL) is the destination airport.

How far is Kigali from Johannesburg?

JNB and KGL are approximately 1,674 miles apart by great-circle distance.

Are there direct flights from JNB to KGL?

Yes. Roame's current schedule feed shows nonstop service from JNB to KGL.

Which airlines market flights from JNB to KGL?

Which aircraft fly from JNB to KGL?

Aircraft listed in the current schedule include Airbus A330-200 (332), Airbus A330-300 (333), 737, Boeing 737-800 (738) and JET.