Ethiopia to Rwanda Β· 963 miles (1,550 km)

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali (KGL) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali (KGL): Ethiopian Airlines. The two airports are 963 miles (1,550 km) apart. Ethiopian Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Entebbe, Juba and Bujumbura and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ADD to KGL

  • Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Ethiopian AirlinesStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book ADD to KGL with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ADD to KGL with one stop

6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Entebbe (EBB)Ethiopian Airlines, then RwandAir and Uganda Airlines
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    RwandAir logo
    UR
  • Via Juba (JUB)Ethiopian Airlines, then Badr Airlines
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    J4
  • Via Bujumbura (BJM)Ethiopian Airlines, then RwandAir
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    RwandAir logo
  • Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    Kenya Airways logo
    Kenya Airways logo
    RwandAir logo
  • Via Zanzibar (ZNZ)Ethiopian Airlines, then RwandAir
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    RwandAir logo
  • Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Ethiopian Airlines, then RwandAir
    Ethiopian Airlines logo
    RwandAir logo

ADD to KGL: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ADD to KGL?

Ethiopian Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali (KGL).

How far is Addis Ababa from Kigali by plane?

Addis Ababa (ADD) and Kigali (KGL) are 963 miles (1,550 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ADD to KGL award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does ADD to KGL cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ADD to KGL with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Addis Ababa and Kigali?

The most direct connections are through Entebbe (EBB), Juba (JUB), Bujumbura (BJM), Nairobi (NBO) and Zanzibar (ZNZ). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Kenya Airways through Nairobi.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.