Distance From Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field to Kigali International Airport, LUK - KGL Distance

The distance from Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7609 miles or 12245 kilometers or 6607 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 Cincinnati ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cincinnati and Kigali takes around 17 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field, Cincinnati, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 17 hours 29 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 • LUK - KGL

Kilometers		12245 km
Statute Miles		7609 miles
Nautical Miles		6607 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 29 minutes

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - LUK to KGL Flight Path

Location of Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cincinnati to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Cincinnati, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LUK - KGL

Time difference between Cincinnati (United States) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours ahead of Cincinnati.

Location	Local Time
Cincinnati (United States)	2025-12-16, 03:47:20 EST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-16, 10:47:20 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

Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field (LUK / KLUK) Cincinnati, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda