Distance From Ely Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Ely Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8282 miles or 13328 kilometers or 7192 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 Guide Rock ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guide Rock and Kigali takes around 19 hours 2 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ely Airport, Guide Rock, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 19 hours 2 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		13328 km
Statute Miles		8282 miles
Nautical Miles		7192 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 2 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Guide Rock, United States and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Guide Rock, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Guide Rock (United States) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 8 Hours.
Kigali time is 8 Hours ahead of Guide Rock.

Location	Local Time
Guide Rock (United States)	2026-06-17, 14:07:38 MDT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-06-17, 22:07:38 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

Ely Airport ( / NE04) Guide Rock, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda