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How to get fromKigali to Kalemieby plane or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Kigali to Kalemie by plane or car

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  1. Fly to Bujumbura, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane KGL - BJM
    2. Drive from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kalemiecar car
    13h 20m
    $321–646

  2. Fly to Kamembe International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane KGL - KME
    2. Drive from Kamembe International Airport (KME) to Kalemiecar car
    14h 27m
    $131–241

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$303Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 630.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 20m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Kalemie, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

There is no direct connection from Kigali to Kalemie. However, you can take the bus to Kigali Airport, walk to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Bujumbura (BJM), then drive to Kalemie. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Kigali Airport, walk to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Kamembe International Airport (KME), then drive to Kalemie.

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