Distance From Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kigali International Airport, CAN - KGL Distance

The distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 5840 miles or 9398 kilometers or 5071 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 Guangzhou (Huadu) ( China ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Guangzhou (Huadu) and Kigali takes around 13 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport, Guangzhou (Huadu), China to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 13 hours 25 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 • CAN - KGL

Kilometers		9398 km
Statute Miles		5840 miles
Nautical Miles		5071 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 25 minutes

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - CAN to KGL Flight Path

Location of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Guangzhou (Huadu) to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Guangzhou (Huadu), China and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Guangzhou (Huadu), China and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CAN - KGL

Time difference between Guangzhou (Huadu) (China) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 6 Hours.
Kigali time is 6 Hours behind Guangzhou (Huadu).

Location	Local Time
Guangzhou (Huadu) (China)	2026-01-29, 21:55:19 CST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-01-29, 15:55:19 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

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN / ZGGG) Guangzhou (Huadu), China

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda