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Flights from Amsterdam to Kigali
There are no direct flights from Amsterdam to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Nairobi or Cairo, about 11h 48m door to door.
No direct flights · 5 connection options From 11h 05m
Amsterdam to Kigali at a glance
Fastest journey11h 05mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Nairobi or Cairo
Best ways to fly from Amsterdam to Kigali
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 6,483 km4,026 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 05mestimate
- Time difference
- +1hKigali vs Amsterdam
- Currency in Kigali
- USD
- Airports
- AMS → KGL
Flights from Amsterdam to Kigali: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Nairobi, Cairo and Doha. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 05m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,483 km.
Where do you change planes between Amsterdam and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Nairobi (NBO), Cairo (CAI), Doha (DOH) and Paris (CDG). Kenya Airways flies both legs via Nairobi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Amsterdam and Kigali?
Amsterdam: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Kigali?
Kigali is 1 hour ahead of Amsterdam.





