Flights Amsterdam → Kigali
AMS → KGL
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Kigali?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Kigali (KGL) takes about 8h 32m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to Kigali, operating with Airbus A330 aircraft. The destination airport sees over one million passengers annually, making it a significant travel hub for the region.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Kigali (KGL) route is operated by Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.3/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Kigali the average ATFM delay is 2.0 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Kigali: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Kigali (KGL) heads south-east for about 6,487 km, a flight time of roughly 8h 32m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Kigali it is 2.0 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Air Lines (DL) | 85% | 1 min | 0.8% |
| Air France (AF) | 82% | 28 min | 0.0% |
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating AMS-KGL
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Frequently asked questions about AMS-KGL
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Kigali (KGL) takes about 8h 32m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 3 airlines: Air France, Delta Air Lines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Kigali route is about 6,487 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
