Distance From Katashina Helipad to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Katashina Helipad () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7352 miles or 11831 kilometers or 6384 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 Katashina ( Japan ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Katashina and Kigali takes around 16 hours 54 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Katashina Helipad, Katashina, Japan to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 16 hours 54 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 • - KGL

Kilometers		11831 km
Statute Miles		7352 miles
Nautical Miles		6384 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 54 minutes

Katashina Helipad to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Katashina, Japan and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Katashina (Japan) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours behind Katashina.

Location	Local Time
Katashina (Japan)	2025-12-17, 05:15:14 JST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-16, 22:15:14 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

Katashina Helipad ( / ) Katashina, Japan

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda