Distance From El Petén Airport to Kigali International Airport, TKM - KGL Distance

The distance from El Petén Airport (TKM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8218 miles or 13224 kilometers or 7136 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 Tikal ( Guatemala ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tikal and Kigali takes around 18 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Petén Airport, Tikal, Guatemala to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 18 hours 53 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 • TKM - KGL

Kilometers		13224 km
Statute Miles		8218 miles
Nautical Miles		7136 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 53 minutes

El Petén Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - TKM to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tikal, Guatemala and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Tikal, Guatemala and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TKM - KGL

Time difference between Tikal (Guatemala) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 8 Hours.
Kigali time is 8 Hours ahead of Tikal.

Location	Local Time
Tikal (Guatemala)	2026-03-17, 11:35:46 CST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-17, 19:35:46 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

El Petén Airport (TKM / ) Tikal, Guatemala

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda