Distance From Bucklands Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Bucklands Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 1922 miles or 3092 kilometers or 1669 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 Douglas ( South Africa ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Douglas and Kigali takes around 4 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bucklands Airport, Douglas, South Africa to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 4 hours 25 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		3092 km
Statute Miles		1922 miles
Nautical Miles		1669 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		4 hours 25 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Douglas, South Africa and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Douglas, South Africa and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Douglas (South Africa) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Douglas (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 15:44:53 SAST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-15, 15:44:53 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

Bucklands Airport ( / ) Douglas, South Africa

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda