Distance From Cardiff International Airport to Kigali International Airport, CWL - KGL Distance

The distance from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 4177 miles or 6722 kilometers or 3627 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 Cardiff ( United Kingdom ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cardiff and Kigali takes around 9 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cardiff International Airport, Cardiff, United Kingdom to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 9 hours 36 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 • CWL - KGL

Kilometers		6722 km
Statute Miles		4177 miles
Nautical Miles		3627 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 36 minutes

Cardiff International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - CWL to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cardiff, United Kingdom and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Cardiff, United Kingdom and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CWL - KGL

Time difference between Cardiff (United Kingdom) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 1 Hours.
Kigali time is 1 Hours ahead of Cardiff.

Location	Local Time
Cardiff (United Kingdom)	2026-07-10, 19:30:51 BST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-07-10, 20:30:51 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

Cardiff International Airport (CWL / EGFF) Cardiff, United Kingdom

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda