Distance From Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport, DAR - KGL Distance

The distance from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 711 miles or 1144 kilometers or 617 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 Dar es Salaam ( Tanzania ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dar es Salaam and Kigali takes around 1 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Julius Nyerere International Airport, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 1 hours 38 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 • DAR - KGL

Kilometers		1144 km
Statute Miles		711 miles
Nautical Miles		617 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 38 minutes

Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - DAR to KGL Flight Path

Location of Julius Nyerere International Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Dar es Salaam to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • DAR - KGL

Time difference between Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 1 Hours.
Kigali time is 1 Hours behind Dar es Salaam.

Location	Local Time
Dar es Salaam (Tanzania)	2026-03-21, 01:04:29 EAT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-21, 00:04:29 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

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR / HTDA) Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda