Distance From Chişinău International Airport to Kigali International Airport, KIV - KGL Distance

The distance from Chişinău International Airport (KIV) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 3380 miles or 5439 kilometers or 2935 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 Chişinău ( Moldova ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chişinău and Kigali takes around 7 hours 46 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chişinău International Airport, Chişinău, Moldova to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 7 hours 46 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 • KIV - KGL

Kilometers		5439 km
Statute Miles		3380 miles
Nautical Miles		2935 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 46 minutes

Chişinău International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - KIV to KGL Flight Path

Location of Chişinău International Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Chişinău, Moldova and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIV - KGL

Time difference between Chişinău (Moldova) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Chişinău (Moldova)	2025-12-18, 11:01:06 EET
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-18, 11:01:06 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

Chişinău International Airport (KIV / LUKK) Chişinău, Moldova

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda