Distance From Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport to Kigali International Airport, CHT - KGL Distance

The distance from Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport (CHT) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8871 miles or 14276 kilometers or 7704 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 Te One ( New Zealand ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Te One and Kigali takes around 20 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport, Te One, New Zealand to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 20 hours 23 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 • CHT - KGL

Kilometers		14276 km
Statute Miles		8871 miles
Nautical Miles		7704 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 23 minutes

Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - CHT to KGL Flight Path

Location of Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Te One to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Te One, New Zealand and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Te One, New Zealand and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CHT - KGL

Time difference between Te One (New Zealand) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 11 Hours 45 Minutes.
Kigali time is 11 Hours 45 Minutes behind Te One.

Location	Local Time
Te One (New Zealand)	2026-03-20, 00:12:47 +1345
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-19, 12:27:47 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

Chatham Islands / Tuuta Airport (CHT / NZCI) Te One, New Zealand

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda