Distance From KD Sultan Ismail Heliport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from KD Sultan Ismail Heliport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 5114 miles or 8231 kilometers or 4441 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 Tanjung Pengelih ( Malaysia ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tanjung Pengelih and Kigali takes around 11 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from KD Sultan Ismail Heliport, Tanjung Pengelih, Malaysia to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 11 hours 45 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		8231 km
Statute Miles		5114 miles
Nautical Miles		4441 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 45 minutes

KD Sultan Ismail Heliport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of KD Sultan Ismail Heliport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tanjung Pengelih to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Tanjung Pengelih, Malaysia and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Tanjung Pengelih (Malaysia) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 6 Hours.
Kigali time is 6 Hours behind Tanjung Pengelih.

Location	Local Time
Tanjung Pengelih (Malaysia)	2025-12-16, 17:07:03 +08
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-16, 11:07:03 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

KD Sultan Ismail Heliport ( / ) Tanjung Pengelih, Malaysia

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda