Distance From Alpnach Air Base to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Alpnach Air Base () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 3631 miles or 5843 kilometers or 3153 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 Alpnach ( Switzerland ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alpnach and Kigali takes around 8 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Alpnach Air Base, Alpnach, Switzerland to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 8 hours 20 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		5843 km
Statute Miles		3631 miles
Nautical Miles		3153 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 20 minutes

Alpnach Air Base to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Alpnach Air Base & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Alpnach, Switzerland and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Alpnach (Switzerland) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 1 Hours.
Kigali time is 1 Hours ahead of Alpnach.

Location	Local Time
Alpnach (Switzerland)	2026-11-02, 06:40:56 CET
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-11-02, 07:40:56 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

Alpnach Air Base ( / LSMA) Alpnach, Switzerland

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda