Distance From Chkalovskiy Air Base to Kigali International Airport, CKL - KGL Distance

The distance from Chkalovskiy Air Base (CKL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 4022 miles or 6473 kilometers or 3493 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 Moscow ( Russia ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Moscow and Kigali takes around 9 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chkalovskiy Air Base, Moscow, Russia to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 9 hours 14 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 • CKL - KGL

Kilometers		6473 km
Statute Miles		4022 miles
Nautical Miles		3493 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 14 minutes

Chkalovskiy Air Base to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - CKL to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Moscow, Russia and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CKL - KGL

Time difference between Moscow (Russia) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 1 Hours.
Kigali time is 1 Hours behind Moscow.

Location	Local Time
Moscow (Russia)	2026-09-17, 00:45:17 MSK
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-16, 23:45:17 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

Chkalovskiy Air Base (CKL / UUMU) Moscow, Russia

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda