Distance From Kannur International Airport to Kigali International Airport, CNN - KGL Distance

The distance from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 3262 miles or 5249 kilometers or 2832 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 Kannur ( India ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kannur and Kigali takes around 7 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kannur International Airport, Kannur, India to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 7 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 • CNN - KGL

Kilometers		5249 km
Statute Miles		3262 miles
Nautical Miles		2832 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		7 hours 29 minutes

Kannur International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - CNN to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kannur, India and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CNN - KGL

Time difference between Kannur (India) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 3 Hours 30 Minutes.
Kigali time is 3 Hours 30 Minutes behind Kannur.

Location	Local Time
Kannur (India)	2025-12-13, 20:03:25 IST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-13, 16:33:25 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

Kannur International Airport (CNN / VOKN) Kannur, India

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda