Distance From Gray Army Air Field to Kigali International Airport, GRF - KGL Distance

The distance from Gray Army Air Field (GRF) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8917 miles or 14350 kilometers or 7743 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 Lewis/Tacoma ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Lewis/Tacoma and Kigali takes around 20 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gray Army Air Field, Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 20 hours 30 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 • GRF - KGL

Kilometers		14350 km
Statute Miles		8917 miles
Nautical Miles		7743 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 30 minutes

Gray Army Air Field to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - GRF to KGL Flight Path

Location of Gray Army Air Field & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Lewis/Tacoma to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GRF - KGL

Time difference between Fort Lewis/Tacoma (United States) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 8 Hours.
Kigali time is 8 Hours ahead of Fort Lewis/Tacoma.

Location	Local Time
Fort Lewis/Tacoma (United States)	2026-09-17, 00:27:23 MDT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-17, 08:27:23 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

Gray Army Air Field (GRF / KGRF) Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda