Distance From Arena Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Arena Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7674 miles or 12349 kilometers or 6664 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 Arena ( Panama ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Arena and Kigali takes around 17 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Arena Airport, Arena, Panama to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 17 hours 38 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		12349 km
Statute Miles		7674 miles
Nautical Miles		6664 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 38 minutes

Arena Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Arena, Panama and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Arena, Panama and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Arena (Panama) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours ahead of Arena.

Location	Local Time
Arena (Panama)	2026-09-14, 17:15:48 EST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-15, 00:15:48 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

Arena Airport ( / ) Arena, Panama

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda