Kigali to Atlanta (KGL–ATL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 9 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 19h 25m WB → AFAMDL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Atlanta flights
LHR London 20h 43m WB → AFAYBA London (LHR) to Atlanta flights
AMS Amsterdam 21h 41m KL → AFDLKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Atlanta flights
DOH Doha 22h 5m WB → MHQRWB Doha (DOH) to Atlanta flights
JNB Johannesburg 28h 19m WB → DL Johannesburg (JNB) to Atlanta flights
LOS Lagos 40h 13m WB → DLVS Lagos (LOS) to Atlanta flights
ADD Addis Ababa ~19h 55m ETEYMS → ET Addis Ababa (ADD) to Atlanta flights
FCO Rome ~20h 2m → AFDLET Rome (FCO) to Atlanta flights
BRU Zaventem ~20h 10m WB → AFDL Zaventem (BRU) to Atlanta flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kigali to Atlanta
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

While no nonstop service exists between KGL and ATL, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KGL to ATL.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
9
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~40h
Longest
CDG ~19h 25m ADD ~19h 55m FCO ~20h 2m BRU ~20h 10m LHR ~20h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
353
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
KGL → ATL
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
71%
Return
ATL → KGL
69%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
69%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Atlanta is 6 hours behind Kigali.
KGL: CAT · ATL: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Kigali, it's 12:00 PM in Atlanta.
Getting from ATL

MARTA Gold Line connects the airport to downtown Atlanta (16 min, $2.50) and Buckhead (30 min). Taxis have a flat rate of $30 to downtown, $38 to Buckhead. Ride-shares are typically $20–35.

The SkyTrain people mover links the Domestic and International terminals, rental car center, and Georgia International Convention Center.

Atlanta Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Summers are hot and humid (30–35°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause flight delays June through August. Winters are mild (2–10°C) with rare snowfall. Ice storms can shut down the airport when they hit.

Spring brings severe weather risk including tornadoes. Fall (September–November) is the most pleasant season for travel.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KGL–ATL Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kigali to Atlanta route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KGL
Full nameKigali International Airport
IATA / ICAOKGL / HRYR
TimezoneAfrica/Kigali
Passengers/yr1.2M
Elevation4,859 ft / 1,481 m
Destination: ATL
Full nameHartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KGL to ATL flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, London Heathrow and Amsterdam.
Atlanta is 6 hours behind Kigali.
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.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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