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Flights between Kigali (KGL) and Lagos (LOS)

Kigali International Airport, Rwanda ↔ Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Nigeria

A direct route between Kigali and Lagos 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This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.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:

WB
Distance
3,125 km
1,942 miles
Est. flight time
4h 24m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

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.

Typical monthly temperatures in Nigeria

Jan
33°
38/28
10mm
Feb
34°
39/29
25mm
Mar
34°
39/29
65mm
Apr
33°
38/28
145mm
May
32°
37/27
215mm
Jun
30°
35/25
285mm
Jul
28°
33/23
195mm
Aug
28°
33/23
100mm
Sep
30°
35/25
200mm
Oct
31°
36/26
165mm
Nov
32°
37/27
30mm
Dec
32°
37/27
10mm

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

Travel advisories

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

Common questions

How far is Kigali from Lagos?

Kigali (KGL) and Lagos (LOS) are around 3,125 km (1,942 miles) apart — an estimated 4h 24m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the KGL–LOS route?

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 This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Lagos?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Nigeria?

Across Nigeria, the warmest month on average is February, with mean temperatures around 34°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Rwanda and Nigeria?

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

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