Distance From Cardinal Field to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Cardinal Field () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8491 miles or 13665 kilometers or 7374 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 Cardinal Field ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cardinal Field and Kigali takes around 19 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cardinal Field, Cardinal Field, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 19 hours 31 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		13665 km
Statute Miles		8491 miles
Nautical Miles		7374 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 31 minutes

Cardinal Field to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Cardinal Field & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Cardinal Field, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
Cardinal Field (United States)	2026-09-17, 04:33:42 CDT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-17, 11:33:42 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

Cardinal Field ( / XS95) Cardinal Field, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda