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Flights from Kigali to Chicago
There are no direct flights from Kigali to Chicago. 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
Kigali to Chicago at a glance
Fastest journey19h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Addis Ababa or Cairo
Best ways to fly from Kigali to Chicago
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
- -8hChicago vs Kigali
- Currency in Chicago
- USD
- Airports
- KGL → ORD, MDW, RFD
Flights from Kigali to Chicago: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Kigali to Chicago?
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 Kigali to Chicago?
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 Kigali and Chicago?
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 Kigali and Chicago?
Kigali: Kigali International Airport (KGL). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Kigali and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Kigali.
