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Flights between Bujumbura (BJM) and Kigali (KGL)

Bujumbura International Airport, Burundi ↔ Kigali International Airport, Rwanda

A direct route between Bujumbura and Kigali appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Ethiopian Airlines (ET)Kenya Airways (KQ)U7WB
Distance
176 km
109 miles
Est. flight time
43m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
None
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Burundi

Jan
20°
25/15
Feb
20°
25/15
Mar
20°
25/15
Apr
20°
25/15
May
19°
24/14
Jun
18°
23/13
Jul
17°
22/12
Aug
18°
23/13
Sep
19°
24/14
Oct
20°
25/15
Nov
20°
25/15
Dec
20°
25/15

Mean °C (high/low below) · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Rwanda

Jan
27°
32/22
80mm
Feb
27°
32/22
100mm
Mar
27°
32/22
130mm
Apr
26°
31/21
175mm
May
26°
31/21
90mm
Jun
26°
31/21
20mm
Jul
27°
32/22
10mm
Aug
28°
33/23
30mm
Sep
28°
33/23
75mm
Oct
27°
32/22
130mm
Nov
26°
31/21
145mm
Dec
26°
31/21
95mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Burundi: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Rwanda: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Bujumbura from Kigali?

Bujumbura (BJM) and Kigali (KGL) are around 176 km (109 miles) apart — an estimated 43m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the BJM–KGL route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, U7, WB. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Bujumbura and Kigali?

Both airports keep the same time — no time difference.

When is it warmest in Rwanda?

Across Rwanda, the warmest month on average is August, with mean temperatures around 28°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Burundi and Rwanda?

The UK FCDO currently rates Burundi as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Rwanda as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.