Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Kigali (KGL) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Kigali (KGL): RwandAir. The two airports are 692 miles (1,113 km) apart. There are also 3 ways to fly it with one stop, through Dar Es Salaam, Nairobi and Entebbe.
Airlines flying nonstop from ZNZ to KGL
- RwandAirNot in an alliance

ZNZ to KGL with one stop
3 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Dar Es Salaam (DAR)Coastal Aviation, flydubai and 5 more, then RwandAirCQ
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- Via Nairobi (NBO)Kenya Airways the whole way
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- Via Entebbe (EBB)Uganda Airlines the whole wayUR
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ZNZ to KGL: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from ZNZ to KGL?
RwandAir flies nonstop from Zanzibar (ZNZ) to Kigali (KGL).
How far is Zanzibar from Kigali by plane?
Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Kigali (KGL) are 692 miles (1,113 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
How many miles does ZNZ 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 ZNZ to KGL with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Zanzibar and Kigali?
The most direct connections are through Dar Es Salaam (DAR), Nairobi (NBO) and Entebbe (EBB). On 2 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.