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Connecting route · Rwanda → United States

Flights from Kigali to Atlanta

There are no direct flights from Kigali to Atlanta. 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
KGLATLADD

Kigali to Atlanta at a glance

Fastest journey19h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Doha

Best ways to fly from Kigali to Atlanta

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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KGL Addis Ababa (ADD) ATL
Leg 1: Ethiopian Airlines, RwandAir · Leg 2: Ethiopian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 55m
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KGL Doha (DOH) ATL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, RwandAir · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~22h 15m
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3
KGL Paris (CDG) ATL
Leg 1: RwandAir · Leg 2: Air France, Delta Air Lines
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
-7hAtlanta vs Kigali
Currency in Atlanta
USD
Airports
KGL → ATL, PDK

Flights from Kigali to Atlanta: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kigali to Atlanta?
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 Kigali to Atlanta?
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 Kigali and Atlanta?
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 Kigali and Atlanta?
Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL). Atlanta: Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and DeKalb Peachtree Airport (PDK).
What is the time difference between Kigali and Atlanta?
Atlanta is 7 hours behind Kigali.

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