There are 3 ways to get from Kigali to Abuja by plane, car, or taxi
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Fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
best- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)plane KGL - ABV
11h 52m$271–751Drive 4,720.9 km
- Drive from Kigali to Abujacar 4,720.9 km
3d 21h$608–878Fly to Minna Airport, taxi
- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Minna Airport (MXJ)plane KGL - MXJ
- Take the taxi from Minna Airport (MXJ) to Abujataxi
17h 57m$314–867
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Abuja is to fly which costs $270 - $750 and takes 11h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali to Abuja is to fly which takes 11h 52m and costs $270 - $750.
The distance between Kigali and Abuja is 2849 km. The road distance is 4720.9 km.
It takes approximately 11h 52m to get from Kigali to Abuja, including transfers.
Abuja is 1h behind Kigali. It is currently 5:37 AM in Kigali and 4:37 AM in Abuja.
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Abuja is 4721 km. It takes approximately 3 days 21h to drive from Kigali to Abuja.
There are 957+ hotels available in Abuja.
What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Abuja, Nigeria?
Ethiopian Airlines, Rwandair Express, and three other airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) 5 times a day.
- Website
- overlandairways.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Minna Airport via Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–850
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Minna Airport via Addis Ababa, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $390–1,200
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Minna Airport via Nairobi, Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 25h
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,100
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Estimated price
- $13–16
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