Kigali to New York (KGL–JFK) — 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 10 hubs
NBO Nairobi 17h 35m KLKQLH → KQ Nairobi (NBO) to New York flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 18h 15m WB → AAAFAY Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to New York flights
LHR London 18h 38m WB → AAAFAY London (LHR) to New York flights
AMS Amsterdam 20h 4m KL → AFDLKL Amsterdam (AMS) to New York flights
DOH Doha 21h 45m WB → ASB6MH Doha (DOH) to New York flights
DXB Dubai 37h 54m WB → EK Dubai (DXB) to New York flights
ACC Accra 38h 21m WB → DLVS Accra (ACC) to New York flights
CAI Cairo ~18h 5m → MS Cairo (CAI) to New York flights
BRU Zaventem ~18h 25m WB → SNUC Zaventem (BRU) to New York flights
FCO Rome ~18h 30m → AAAFAI Rome (FCO) to New York flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Kigali to New York
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for KGL to JFK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
NBO ~17h 35m CAI ~18h 5m CDG ~18h 15m BRU ~18h 25m FCO ~18h 30m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
552
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 → JFK
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
96%
Return
JFK → KGL
17%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
17%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. JFK delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Kigali, it's 12:00 PM in New York.
Getting from JFK

AirTrain to Jamaica Station (8–10 min, $8.50) connects to the NYC subway A/E trains and LIRR. Total fare to midtown Manhattan is $9.25 via subway or $10–15 via LIRR; both take 50–70 minutes total. NYC taxis from JFK to Manhattan are metered (flat rate only applies to the Manhattan-to-JFK direction); expect $50–70 plus tolls.Ride-shares from JFK pick up at the designated lot; follow signs rather than waiting at terminal curbs. Car services and shared vans to Manhattan are available from the Ground Transportation desks.

New York Climate

Humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. July–August averages 25–32°C with high humidity and frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause ground delays. Nor'easters hit December through March, occasionally dumping 30–60 cm of snow and causing widespread cancellations. JFK is slower to recover than inland airports due to wind exposure.

Fog is a disruption risk in spring. Fall (September–October) offers the most stable flying weather. Hurricane remnants reach New York in September–October. Sandy-level events are rare but possible.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

KGL–JFK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kigali to New York 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: JFK
Full nameJohn F. Kennedy International Airport
IATA / ICAOJFK / KJFK
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr62.9M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KGL to JFK flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Jomo Kenyatta, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow.
New York is 6 hours behind Kigali.
Yes, return flights from JFK 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.
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 Jomo Kenyatta, Charles de Gaulle and London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.