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

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There are 6 ways to get from Los Angeles to Kigali by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Kigali International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane LAX - KGL
    25h 30m
    $439–1,414

  2. Train to San Diego International Airport, fly to Kigali International Airport

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diego Old Town Transportation Centertrain train
    2. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane SAN - KGL
    28h 14m
    $473–1,679

  3. Fly Santa Monica to Kigali International Airport

    1. Fly from Santa Monica (SMO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane SMO - KGL
    33h
    $554–1,904

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

    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
    33h 21m
    $483–1,634

  5. 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 52m
    $488–1,710

  6. 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
    33h 8m
    $563–2,027

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration24h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$438Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,221.5 km
  • Duration: 25h 30m

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

KLM, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) 4 times a day.

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