Distance From Alkantpan Copper Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Alkantpan Copper Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 1998 miles or 3215 kilometers or 1735 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 Cooperton ( South Africa ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cooperton and Kigali takes around 4 hours 35 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alkantpan Copper Airport, Cooperton, South Africa to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 4 hours 35 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 • - KGL

Kilometers		3215 km
Statute Miles		1998 miles
Nautical Miles		1735 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 35 minutes

Alkantpan Copper Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Alkantpan Copper Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cooperton to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Cooperton, South Africa and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Cooperton (South Africa) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Cooperton (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 09:11:25 SAST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-02-07, 09:11:25 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

Alkantpan Copper Airport ( / FACO) Cooperton, South Africa

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda