Kigali to Amsterdam (KGL–AMS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
KL536
KL KLM
332
11:00 PM
CAT Red-eye
7:55 AM+1
CEST
8h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
DL9318cs
DL Delta
333
10:50 AM
CEST T2
7:30 PM
CAT
8h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL537+2
KL KLM
332
12:05 PM
CEST T2
8:45 PM
CAT
8h 40m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices
KL535
KL KLM
332
12:15 PM
CEST T2
8:55 PM
CAT
8h 40m
41%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
EBB Kampala 10h 45m DLEYKL DLKL Kampala (EBB) to Amsterdam flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 11h 10m WB 6EAFAM Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Amsterdam flights
LHR London 12h 1m WB 6EB6BA London (LHR) to Amsterdam flights
NBO Nairobi 12h 59m KLKQLX CVEKKL Nairobi (NBO) to Amsterdam flights
DOH Doha 14h 50m ATBAQR JLMHQR Doha (DOH) to Amsterdam flights
DXB Dubai 19h 30m WB EKFIQF Dubai (DXB) to Amsterdam flights
DAR Dar es Salaam 19h 45m WB KL Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Amsterdam flights
LOS Lagos 21h 2m WB KL Lagos (LOS) to Amsterdam flights
ACC Accra 21h 55m WB KL Accra (ACC) to Amsterdam flights
JNB Johannesburg 23h WB KL Johannesburg (JNB) to Amsterdam flights
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Kigali to Amsterdam
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 4,031 mi 8h 55m nonstop

KGL–AMS is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. KLM leads the route. The flight covers 4,031 miles in approximately 8h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KGL–AMS service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KL KLM 4 332 8h55 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
332 Airbus A330-200 – KL
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KL (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KGL to AMS direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
11
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KGL to AMS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~10h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
734
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Amsterdam is 0 hours the same as Kigali.
KGL: CAT · AMS: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kigali, it's 6:00 PM in Amsterdam.
Distance & Flight Time
4,031 mi / 6,487 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 8h 55m gate to gate.
Getting from AMS

Trains depart directly from inside the terminal (Schiphol Plaza) to Amsterdam Centraal every 10–15 minutes (15 min, €5.70). Direct intercity trains also serve Rotterdam, The Hague, Utrecht, and Eindhoven without requiring transfers. NS Hispeed connects to Brussels (1h 50m) and Paris CDG (3h 20m).

Taxis use a meter; Amsterdam Centraal costs €35–50. Ride-hail apps (Uber, Bolt) are cheaper at €25–40. Car rental agencies are at the terminal. Bus 397 to Leidseplein is the budget option (€5.50).

Amsterdam Climate

Temperate maritime climate, mild and frequently overcast year-round. Winters are cold (0–7°C) with regular rain and occasional snow or freezing fog. AMS handles de-icing efficiently but heavy snowfall (rare) causes cascading delays across the network. Fog is the primary winter disruption risk, particularly November through February.

Summers are warm (17–24°C) with long days and moderate rain. Thunderstorms in July–August cause brief but sharp delays. Strong crosswinds from the North Sea affect small aircraft year-round. Pack a waterproof layer regardless of season.

KGL–AMS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kigali to Amsterdam route.
Route details
Distance4,031 mi / 6,487 km
Flight time8h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 11 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KGL
IATA / ICAOKGL / HRYR
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation4,859 ft / 1,481 m
Destination: AMS
IATA / ICAOAMS / EHAM
TimezoneEurope/Amsterdam
Passengers/yr66.8M
Elevation-11 ft / -3 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KGL to AMS flights.
Nonstop flights from Kigali International Airport to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol take about 8h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 4,031 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KGL to AMS: KLM.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Entebbe, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to AMS and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from AMS to KGL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KGL to AMS

Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) are connected by nonstop service from KLM. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KGL to AMS Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KGL to AMS is about 8 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,031 miles (6,487 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 11 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Entebbe, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.