Distance From Columbia Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Columbia Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7446 miles or 11983 kilometers or 6466 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 Columbia Station ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Columbia Station and Kigali takes around 17 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Columbia Airport, Columbia Station, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 17 hours 7 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		11983 km
Statute Miles		7446 miles
Nautical Miles		6466 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 7 minutes

Columbia Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Columbia Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Columbia Station to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Columbia Station, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
Columbia Station (United States)	2025-12-05, 07:59:14 EST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-05, 14:59:14 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

Columbia Airport ( / K4G8) Columbia Station, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda