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How to get fromLos Angeles to Kigaliby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Los Angeles to Kigali by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kigali International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane LAX - KGL
    23h 55m
    $469–1,514

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kamembe International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane LAX - KME
    2. Take the bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    32h 21m
    $453–1,434

  3. Fly Burbank Bob Hope Airport to Kigali International Airport

    1. Fly from Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane BUR - KGL
    39h 32m
    $508–1,710

  4. Fly Santa Monica to Kigali International Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane SMO - KGL
    25h 50m
    $604–2,104

  5. Train to Ontario International Airport, fly to Kigali International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Ontario Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane ONT - KGL
    32h 20m
    $574–1,935

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration23h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$449Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,221.5 km
  • Duration: 23h 55m

What companies run services between Los Angeles, CA, USA and Kigali, Rwanda?

KLM, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) 3 times a day.

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