Distance From Benson Municipal Airport to Kigali International Airport, BBB - KGL Distance

The distance from Benson Municipal Airport (BBB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8001 miles or 12877 kilometers or 6949 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 Benson ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Benson and Kigali takes around 18 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Benson Municipal Airport, Benson, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 18 hours 23 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 • BBB - KGL

Kilometers		12877 km
Statute Miles		8001 miles
Nautical Miles		6949 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 23 minutes

Benson Municipal Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - BBB to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Benson, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BBB - KGL

Time difference between Benson (United States) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours ahead of Benson.

Location	Local Time
Benson (United States)	2026-05-04, 23:48:13 CDT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-05-05, 06:48:13 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

Benson Municipal Airport (BBB / KBBB) Benson, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda