Distance From Invercargill Airport to Kigali International Airport, IVC - KGL Distance

The distance from Invercargill Airport (IVC) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8239 miles or 13260 kilometers or 7155 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 Invercargill ( New Zealand ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Invercargill and Kigali takes around 18 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Invercargill Airport, Invercargill, New Zealand to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 18 hours 56 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 • IVC - KGL

Kilometers		13260 km
Statute Miles		8239 miles
Nautical Miles		7155 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 56 minutes

Invercargill Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - IVC to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Invercargill, New Zealand and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Invercargill, New Zealand and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • IVC - KGL

Time difference between Invercargill (New Zealand) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 10 Hours.
Kigali time is 10 Hours behind Invercargill.

Location	Local Time
Invercargill (New Zealand)	2026-09-12, 15:38:19 NZST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-12, 05:38:19 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

Invercargill Airport (IVC / NZNV) Invercargill, New Zealand

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda