Distance From Chongqing Baishiyi Air Base to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Chongqing Baishiyi Air Base () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 5461 miles or 8788 kilometers or 4742 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 Chongqing ( China ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chongqing and Kigali takes around 12 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chongqing Baishiyi Air Base, Chongqing, China to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 12 hours 33 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		8788 km
Statute Miles		5461 miles
Nautical Miles		4742 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 33 minutes

Chongqing Baishiyi Air Base to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Chongqing Baishiyi Air Base & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Chongqing, China and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Chongqing (China) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 6 Hours.
Kigali time is 6 Hours behind Chongqing.

Location	Local Time
Chongqing (China)	2026-09-12, 18:59:55 CST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-12, 12:59:55 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

Chongqing Baishiyi Air Base ( / ) Chongqing, China

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda