Distance From Bent Willies Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Bent Willies Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7595 miles or 12222 kilometers or 6595 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 Lake Wales ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lake Wales and Kigali takes around 17 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bent Willies Airport, Lake Wales, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 17 hours 27 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		12222 km
Statute Miles		7595 miles
Nautical Miles		6595 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 27 minutes

Bent Willies Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Lake Wales, United States and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Lake Wales, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Lake Wales (United States) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 6 Hours.
Kigali time is 6 Hours ahead of Lake Wales.

Location	Local Time
Lake Wales (United States)	2026-03-17, 18:01:58 EDT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-18, 00:01:58 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

Bent Willies Airport ( / 52FA) Lake Wales, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda