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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
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.
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.





