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Flights from Atlanta to Kigali

There are no direct flights from Atlanta to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Doha, about 19h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 19h 55m
ATLKGLADD

Atlanta to Kigali at a glance

Fastest journey19h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha

Best ways to fly from Atlanta to Kigali

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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ATL Addis Ababa (ADD) KGL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~19h 55m
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ATL Doha (DOH) KGL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, RwandAir
One airline, one ticket ~22h 15m
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ATL Paris (CDG) KGL
Leg 1: Air France, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: RwandAir
Self-transfer likely ~20h 08m
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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
12,373 km7,684 miles
Journey time
19h 55mestimate
Time difference
+7hKigali vs Atlanta
Currency in Kigali
USD
Airports
ATL, PDK → KGL

Flights from Atlanta to Kigali: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Atlanta to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, Doha and Paris. 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 Atlanta to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,373 km.
Where do you change planes between Atlanta and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Doha (DOH) and Paris (CDG). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Atlanta and Kigali?
Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Kigali?
Kigali is 7 hours ahead of Atlanta.

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