Distance From Abel Santamaria Airport to Kigali International Airport, SNU - KGL Distance

The distance from Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7551 miles or 12152 kilometers or 6557 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Santa Clara ( Cuba ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Clara and Kigali takes around 17 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Abel Santamaria Airport, Santa Clara, Cuba to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 17 hours 21 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SNU - KGL

Kilometers		12152 km
Statute Miles		7551 miles
Nautical Miles		6557 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 21 minutes

Abel Santamaria Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - SNU to KGL Flight Path

Location of Abel Santamaria Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Clara to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Santa Clara, Cuba and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Santa Clara, Cuba and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SNU - KGL

Time difference between Santa Clara (Cuba) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 6 Hours.
Kigali time is 6 Hours ahead of Santa Clara.

Location	Local Time
Santa Clara (Cuba)	2026-04-29, 15:18:31 CDT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-04-29, 21:18:31 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Abel Santamaria Airport (SNU / MUSC) Santa Clara, Cuba

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda