Private charter between Kigali and Kamembe starts at US$8,000 aboard a turboprop.
Private jet charter from Kigali (KGL) to Kamembe (BKY), and from Kamembe (BKY) back to Kigali (KGL).
As the crow flies, Kigali to Kamembe is roughly 153 kilometres — 95 miles, or 82 nautical miles.
From US$8,000 · Reply within the hour · No obligation
Chartering a private jet from Kigali to Kamembe (and Kamembe to Kigali) ranges from US$8,000 for a turboprop like the Pilatus PC-12 NGX, up to US$15,500 for a very light jet such as the Embraer Phenom 100EV. Charters on this route are dog- and pet-friendly, with in-cabin access for your companion.
Short-runway specialist — ideal for remote airstrips and island hops. It seats 6-9 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
Efficient for short hops with two to four passengers. It seats 4-6 and is a frequent choice on sectors of this length.
| Category | Outbound | Return (±10% wind) | From (USD) | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop · rec. | 42 min | 38 min – 46 min | US$8,000 | 6-9 |
| Very Light Jet | 36 min | 32 min – 40 min | US$9,500 | 4-6 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilatus PC-12 NGX | 42 min | US$8,000 – US$11,000 | 6-9 |
| King Air 350 | 40 min | US$9,000 – US$12,000 | 8-11 |
| Aircraft | Flight time | Cost range (USD) | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer Phenom 100EV | 36 min | US$9,500 – US$13,500 | 4-6 |
| Cessna Citation M2 | 36 min | US$10,500 – US$15,000 | 4-6 |
| HondaJet Elite II | 35 min | US$11,500 – US$16,000 | 4-6 |
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.
Every Kigali–Kamembe quote is built fresh: distance and wind factor, fuel costs at both ends, landing and handling fees, and live aircraft positioning. The figure shown is a guide; we confirm a firm price against live availability.
Private departures on this route use the following airports — we will recommend the best fit for your schedule:
Kigali, Rwanda: Kigali International Airport.
Kamembe, Rwanda: Bukavu Kavumu Airport.
| Kigali International Airport | Bukavu Kavumu Airport | |
|---|---|---|
| Code | HRYR / KGL | FZMA / BKY |
| Longest hard runway | 11,483 ft | 6,562 ft |
| Surface | Asphalt | Asphalt |
| Field elevation | 4,859 ft | 5,643 ft |
| Distance from city | in the city | 20 km |
Bukavu Kavumu Airport is at 5,643 ft, high enough to reduce performance on a warm day; your operator may limit payload on arrival.
All 21 aircraft we quote for Kigali to Kamembe can use both airfields and fly the route non-stop. Runway is the binding factor: Bukavu Kavumu Airport is the shorter of the two at 6,562 ft, against the 6,000 ft the largest types here need — 562 ft to spare. The leg is 153 km.
Alternates within range: Kirundo Airport · Kamembe Airport (4,921 ft, 0 km)
We work exclusively with operators who hold the correct certifications and maintenance records for the routes they fly.
Send your request and expect a real answer within the hour — not an automated holding reply, but live options with pricing.
No hubs, no layovers, no fixed departures. The Kigali–Kamembe sector leaves when you do.
A private terminal, a direct boarding ramp, and 42 min to your destination. That's the full journey.
Kigali–Kamembe is a frequently chartered domestic sector for executives and families alike, prized for flexibility and time saved.
Budget US$8,000 – US$15,500 one-way depending on aircraft; a turboprop sits at the entry point. We confirm a firm figure against live availability.
About 42 min gate to gate over 153 km (95 miles), similar both ways; larger jets are marginally faster.
Turboprop, Very Light Jet are the usual choices here; our pick is a turboprop for value and comfort on this distance.
Yes — we handle last-minute Kigali–Kamembe charters, often with as little as 4 hours' notice, subject to aircraft and crew availability.
Yes. Our Kigali–Kamembe charters are dog- and pet-friendly with in-cabin access — note your pet in the enquiry.
Yes — the route is fully bidirectional, with the same guide price and timing on the return leg.
