New York and Kigali
In the United States, New York is home to New York City, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island and Buffalo. New York City, with about 8,804,000 inhabitants, is the largest city.
Private villas · Kigali
New York to Kigali: elegant residences
From New York, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali. Visa on arrival or online, USD 50 single entry.
4 private villassleeps 4-8from $200/nightairport pickup at any hour
No deposit, pay on arrival · Airport pickup at any hour · The concierge replies on WhatsApp
At a glance
Getting to Kigali from New York
Distances and flights are given from New York City, the largest city of the state.
The straight-line distance between New York City and Kigali is about 11,331 km. In January, New York City is seven hours behind Kigali; in July, six hours behind Kigali.
Among the international airports of New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy (JFK) and LaGuardia (LGA).
From New York City, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the United States
Entry rules follow your passport, not your city, so the rule for New York is the rule for citizens of the United States. Citizens of every country can get a visa on arrival at Kigali International Airport and at all land borders, or apply online before travelling. The visa fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry or USD 70 for multiple entries. Before you fly, confirm the rule for your passport on the official immigration page; online applications go through Irembo.
Money and payment
No exchange needed: the United States uses the US dollar, and so do the villa rates. Payment details come only from the concierge, after your dates are confirmed.
Cash is also accepted on arrival at the villa, in US dollars or Rwandan francs, with a written receipt from the concierge.
Arrival
From the airport, the villas are about fifteen to twenty minutes by car, and the pickup is arranged at any hour.
- New York is a state of the United States.
- New York City, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island and Buffalo are cities of New York.
- New York City, the largest city of New York, has about 8,804,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- New York City is about 11,331 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- New York City is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
- From New York City, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
- The international airports of New York are Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy (JFK) and LaGuardia (LGA).
- Citizens of the United States can get a visa on arrival or apply online.
- The visa fee is capped at USD 50 for a single entry and USD 70 for multiple entries.
- The currency of the United States is the US dollar (USD).
The villas
Choose between four houses: two for eight guests, Amahoro and Urugwiro, one for seven, Irebero, and one for four, Ikaze. There is no lobby and no one else staying: the house is yours. If you would search for a vacation rental at home, our villas are booked whole, like one, with daily housekeeping.
“All in all the staff was extremely accommodating to our needs and has daily house cleaning.”
“It felt like a perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and privacy.”
From first message to arrival
Tell us your plans
Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
Nkeng confirms
Availability and a quote for your dates, usually within a few hours.
Confirm and travel
Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
How do I fly from New York to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From New York City, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
Do citizens of the United States need a visa for Rwanda?
Yes, but you can get it on arrival at Kigali International Airport or apply online before travelling; the fee does not exceed USD 50 for a single entry.
Can we pay for the villa from the United States?
Yes. Stays are quoted in US dollars and can be paid in USD, in Rwandan francs, by MTN MoMo or Airtel Money, or in crypto; the concierge sends the details once your dates are confirmed.
Can someone meet us at the airport?
Yes, at any hour. Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car.
How many guests can stay?
Each villa sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa. For a larger group, several villas can be booked together, and the concierge arranges it.
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Where the facts come from
geonames.org · flightsfrom.com · flightsfrom.com · migration.gov.rw · support.irembo.gov.rw
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