Distance From Fly I Heliport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Fly I Heliport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7478 miles or 12034 kilometers or 6494 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 11 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fly I Heliport, Charlotte, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 17 hours 11 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		12034 km
Statute Miles		7478 miles
Nautical Miles		6494 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 11 minutes

Fly I Heliport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Fly I Heliport & 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)	2026-05-07, 12:14:04 EDT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-05-07, 18:14:04 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

Fly I Heliport ( / 99NA) Charlotte, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda