Distance From Benito Salas Airport to Kigali International Airport, NVA - KGL Distance

The distance from Benito Salas Airport (NVA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7290 miles or 11732 kilometers or 6331 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 Neiva ( Colombia ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Neiva and Kigali takes around 16 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Benito Salas Airport, Neiva, Colombia to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 16 hours 45 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 • NVA - KGL

Kilometers		11732 km
Statute Miles		7290 miles
Nautical Miles		6331 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 45 minutes

Benito Salas Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - NVA to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Neiva, Colombia and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Neiva, Colombia and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NVA - KGL

Time difference between Neiva (Colombia) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours ahead of Neiva.

Location	Local Time
Neiva (Colombia)	2026-09-12, 07:01:28 -05
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-12, 14:01:28 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

Benito Salas Airport (NVA / SKNV) Neiva, Colombia

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda