Distance From Fort Sherman Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Fort Sherman Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7610 miles or 12247 kilometers or 6609 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 Fort Sherman ( Panama ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Sherman and Kigali takes around 17 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Fort Sherman Airport, Fort Sherman, Panama to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 17 hours 29 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		12247 km
Statute Miles		7610 miles
Nautical Miles		6609 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 29 minutes

Fort Sherman Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Sherman, Panama and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Fort Sherman (Panama) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours ahead of Fort Sherman.

Location	Local Time
Fort Sherman (Panama)	2026-06-17, 06:30:45 EST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-06-17, 13:30:45 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

Fort Sherman Airport ( / MPFS) Fort Sherman, Panama

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda