Distance From Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Kigali International Airport, SCL - KGL Distance

The distance from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 6772 miles or 10898 kilometers or 5881 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 Santiago ( Chile ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santiago and Kigali takes around 15 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport, Santiago, Chile to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 15 hours 34 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 • SCL - KGL

Kilometers		10898 km
Statute Miles		6772 miles
Nautical Miles		5881 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 34 minutes

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - SCL to KGL Flight Path

Location of Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santiago to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santiago, Chile and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SCL - KGL

Time difference between Santiago (Chile) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 5 Hours.
Kigali time is 5 Hours ahead of Santiago.

Location	Local Time
Santiago (Chile)	2025-12-16, 06:09:46 -03
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-16, 11:09:46 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

Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL / SCEL) Santiago, Chile

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda