Queens and Kigali
Queens, in New York, the United States, counts about 2,317,000 inhabitants. Other cities in the same region include New York City, The Bronx, Staten Island, Newburgh and Albany.
Private villas · Kigali
Travelling from Queens: designer estates in Kigali
From Queens, 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 Queens
Kigali lies about 11,318 km from Queens, in a straight line. In January, Queens is seven hours behind Kigali; in July, six hours behind Kigali.
From Queens, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
Entry for citizens of the United States
What counts is the passport: citizens of the United States travelling from Queens follow the rule that applies to 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. The official source is Rwanda's Directorate General of Immigration and Emigration; apply online on Irembo if you need a visa before travelling.
Money and payment
Stays are quoted in US dollars, the currency of the United States; Rwandan francs, mobile money and crypto are accepted too. No payment details are published on this website: the concierge sends them once 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
Whatever time you land, a private pickup can be waiting; The Black Key Arrival includes it at Amahoro and Urugwiro for three nights or more.
- Queens is about 11,318 km from Kigali as the crow flies.
- Queens has about 2,317,000 inhabitants (GeoNames).
- Queens is in New York, the United States.
- New York City, The Bronx, Staten Island, Newburgh and Albany are in the same region as Queens.
- Queens is seven hours behind Kigali in January and six hours behind Kigali in July.
- From Queens, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
- 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
From Ikaze's two suites for four guests to Amahoro's and Urugwiro's four bedrooms for eight, each villa is booked to one group. Every house is gated, private and looked after daily. A vacation rental, a private estate: whatever you call it at home, here it is a whole villa with a concierge.
“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
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Your dates and your group, on a villa page or in one WhatsApp message.
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Terms in writing. No deposit, and payment can be made on arrival.
Questions (FAQ)
How do I fly from Queens to Kigali?
We do not list a direct flight. From Queens, fly Qatar Airways via Doha (DOH) to Kigali.
How do citizens of the United States enter Rwanda?
Citizens of the United States get a visa on arrival or online; fees are capped at USD 50 single entry and USD 70 multiple 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.
How far is the airport?
Amahoro, Urugwiro and Irebero are about 20 minutes away, Ikaze about 15 by car. Airport pickup can be arranged at any hour.
Can we book more than one villa?
Yes. Several villas can be booked together; each villa here sleeps up to eight, depending on the villa.
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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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