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Flights from Chicago to Kigali
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Kigali. The easiest way is one stop via Addis Ababa or Cairo, about 19h 40m door to door.
No direct flights · 4 connection options From 19h 19m
Chicago to Kigali at a glance
Fastest journey19h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Cairo
Best ways to fly from Chicago 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
- 12,412 km7,708 miles
- Journey time
- 19h 19mestimate
- Time difference
- +8hKigali vs Chicago
- Currency in Kigali
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → KGL
Flights from Chicago to Kigali: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Kigali?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Addis Ababa, 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 Chicago to Kigali?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,412 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Kigali?
The best connecting points are Addis Ababa (ADD), Cairo (CAI), Doha (DOH) and Paris (CDG). Ethiopian Airlines flies both legs via Addis Ababa, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Kigali?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Kigali?
Kigali is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
