Distance From Capt. J. Montenegro Airport to Kigali International Airport, PDM - KGL Distance

The distance from Capt. J. Montenegro Airport (PDM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7619 miles or 12261 kilometers or 6616 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 Pedasí ( Panama ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Pedasí and Kigali takes around 17 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Capt. J. Montenegro Airport, Pedasí, Panama to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 17 hours 30 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 • PDM - KGL

Kilometers		12261 km
Statute Miles		7619 miles
Nautical Miles		6616 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 30 minutes

Capt. J. Montenegro Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - PDM to KGL Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • PDM - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
Pedasí (Panama)	2026-05-03, 04:57:19 EST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-05-03, 11:57:19 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

Capt. J. Montenegro Airport (PDM / MPPD) Pedasí, Panama

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda