Distance From Crippen Field to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Crippen Field () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7566 miles or 12176 kilometers or 6570 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 Charlotte ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Charlotte and Kigali takes around 17 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Crippen Field, Charlotte, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 17 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 • - KGL

Kilometers		12176 km
Statute Miles		7566 miles
Nautical Miles		6570 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 23 minutes

Crippen Field to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Charlotte (United States) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 6 Hours.
Kigali time is 6 Hours ahead of Charlotte.

Location	Local Time
Charlotte (United States)	2026-06-17, 23:36:49 EDT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-06-18, 05:36:49 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

Crippen Field ( / MI11) Charlotte, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda