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Flights between Amsterdam (AMS) and Kigali (KGL)

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, NetherlandsKigali International Airport, Rwanda

A direct route between Amsterdam and Kigali appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

KLM (KL)
Distance
6,487 km
4,031 miles
Est. flight time
8h 37m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Netherlands

Jan
11/1
70mm
Feb
12/2
55mm
Mar
10°
15/5
60mm
Apr
14°
19/9
45mm
May
18°
23/13
60mm
Jun
21°
26/16
70mm
Jul
23°
28/18
80mm
Aug
23°
28/18
75mm
Sep
20°
25/15
70mm
Oct
15°
20/10
80mm
Nov
10°
15/5
80mm
Dec
12/2
80mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Rwanda

Jan
27°
32/22
80mm
Feb
27°
32/22
100mm
Mar
27°
32/22
130mm
Apr
26°
31/21
175mm
May
26°
31/21
90mm
Jun
26°
31/21
20mm
Jul
27°
32/22
10mm
Aug
28°
33/23
30mm
Sep
28°
33/23
75mm
Oct
27°
32/22
130mm
Nov
26°
31/21
145mm
Dec
26°
31/21
95mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Netherlands: Normal precautions (UK FCDO)Rwanda: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO)

Common questions

How far is Amsterdam from Kigali?

Amsterdam (AMS) and Kigali (KGL) are around 6,487 km (4,031 miles) apart — an estimated 8h 37m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the AMS–KGL route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include KLM. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Kigali?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Rwanda?

Across Rwanda, the warmest month on average is August, with mean temperatures around 28°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Netherlands and Rwanda?

The UK FCDO currently rates Netherlands as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Rwanda as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.