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Flights between Dubai (DXB) and Kigali (KGL)

Dubai International Airport, United Arab Emirates ↔ Kigali International Airport, Rwanda

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

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 30 Jul 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

RwandAir (WB)
Distance
4,067 km
2,527 miles
Est. flight time
5h 35m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~2h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United Arab Emirates

Jan
24°
29/19
12mm
Feb
26°
31/21
25mm
Mar
29°
34/24
25mm
Apr
33°
38/28
8mm
May
38°
43/33
2mm
Jun
40°
45/35
0mm
Jul
41°
46/36
1mm
Aug
41°
46/36
1mm
Sep
39°
44/34
1mm
Oct
35°
40/30
2mm
Nov
30°
35/25
3mm
Dec
26°
31/21
18mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · 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

United Arab Emirates: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Rwanda: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Dubai from Kigali?

Dubai (DXB) and Kigali (KGL) are around 4,067 km (2,527 miles) apart — an estimated 5h 35m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the DXB–KGL route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include RwandAir. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Dubai and Kigali?

Time difference ~ 2 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

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 United Arab Emirates and Rwanda?

The UK FCDO currently rates United Arab Emirates as Normal precautions; 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.