Distance From Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport to Kigali International Airport, CIA - KGL Distance

The distance from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 3218 miles or 5178 kilometers or 2794 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 Rome ( Italy ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rome and Kigali takes around 7 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport, Rome, Italy to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 7 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 • CIA - KGL

Kilometers		5178 km
Statute Miles		3218 miles
Nautical Miles		2794 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 23 minutes

Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - CIA to KGL Flight Path

Location of Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Rome, Italy and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CIA - KGL

Time difference between Rome (Italy) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 0 Hours.

Location	Local Time
Rome (Italy)	2026-09-24, 14:57:30 CEST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-24, 14:57:30 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

Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA / LIRA) Rome, Italy

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda