Charter Addis Ababa to Kigali privately from US$23,000, about 2h 20m gate to gate. Request your price in minutes.
This route runs both ways — Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali (KGL) and Kigali to Addis Ababa — timed and priced alike.
As the crow flies, Addis Ababa to Kigali is roughly 1,550 kilometres — 963 miles, or 837 nautical miles.
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Expect US$23,000 – US$63,500 for a one-way charter between Addis Ababa and Kigali, depending on the aircraft — a midsize jet sits at the lower end, larger jets above. Pets are welcome in-cabin on every option.
A stand-up cabin and more baggage room for medium-haul comfort. 7-9 seats and 3,900 km of range make it a dependable fit here.
Intercontinental comfort with a full stand-up cabin and separate sleeping area. With seating for 9-12, it balances cabin comfort against running cost.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midsize Jet · rec. | 2h 20m | 2h 06m – 2h 34m | US$33,000 | 7-9 |
| Super Midsize Jet | 2h 11m | 1h 58m – 2h 24m | US$45,500 | 9-12 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cessna Citation XLS+ | 2h 20m | US$33,000 – US$46,000 | 7-9 |
| Hawker 900XP | 2h 19m | US$36,500 – US$50,500 | 7-9 |
| Embraer Praetor 500 | 2h 13m | US$39,500 – US$55,000 | 8-10 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger 350 | 2h 11m | US$45,500 – US$63,500 | 9-12 |
| Cessna Citation Longitude | 2h 11m | US$50,000 – US$70,000 | 9-12 |
| Embraer Praetor 600 | 2h 13m | US$54,500 – US$76,000 | 9-12 |
Outbound and return are priced alike on identical aircraft; expect roughly ±10% variation in time by wind.
Guide prices are one-way estimates incl. positioning; taxes/handling extra. Round-trip and one-way both available.
Guide prices reflect the key cost drivers on this sector — distance, fuel costs across the regions you cross, and airport fees at both ends. Every quote is checked against live availability before we confirm it. International routing adds overflight permits and customs clearance to the final figure.
Both cities are served by several airports, giving flexibility on slots and routing:
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Addis Ababa Bole International Airport and Harar Meda Airport.
Kigali, Rwanda: Kigali International Airport.
| Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | Kigali International Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HAAB / ADD | HRYR / KGL |
| Longest hard runway | 12,467 ft | 11,483 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 7,630 ft | 4,859 ft |
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is at 7,630 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on departure.
All 16 aircraft we quote for Addis Ababa to Kigali can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport has 12,467 ft and Kigali International Airport 11,483 ft, both comfortably beyond the 6,000 ft the largest types here need, so field length is not what decides the aircraft on this route — cabin size and range are. At 1,550 km it is close to the limit for the shortest-legged aircraft here, the Embraer Phenom 100EV at 2,180 km.
Alternates within range: Harar Meda Airport (5,940 ft, 37 km) · African Union Heliport · Kirundo Airport
We do the due diligence on every operator so you don't have to. Certified, insured, and audited before your wheels leave the ground.
Fast responses matter when schedules shift. We turn around most Addis Ababa–Kigali quote requests within 60 minutes.
Choose your wheels-up time — Addis Ababa–Kigali runs on your calendar, not an airline's.
Commercial adds hours in terminals. Private charter cuts the Addis Ababa–Kigali trip to about 2h 20m gate to gate.
The Addis Ababa to Kigali route is a popular international private-jet path for both business travellers and leisure flyers seeking direct access without commercial schedules.
Budget US$23,000 – US$63,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a midsize jet sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
Roughly 2h 20m gate to gate across the 1,550 km sector — timings shift a little with winds and aircraft.
Midsize Jet, Super Midsize Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a midsize jet for value and comfort on this distance.
Often yes: same-day and next-day Addis Ababa–Kigali departures are possible when aircraft and crew are positioned nearby.
Yes. Our Addis Ababa–Kigali charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Of course: Kigali to Addis Ababa runs on the same aircraft and pricing, so round trips are straightforward.
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