Distance From Kigali International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, KGL - BUF Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) is 7260 miles or 11684 kilometers or 6305 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 Kigali ( Rwanda ) to Buffalo ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Buffalo takes around 16 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, Buffalo, United States is 16 hours 41 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 - BUF

Kilometers		11684 km
Statute Miles		7260 miles
Nautical Miles		6305 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 41 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Buffalo Niagara International Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to BUF Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kigali, Rwanda and Buffalo, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Buffalo, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - BUF

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Buffalo (United States) is 7 Hours.
Buffalo time is 7 Hours behind Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-14, 06:16:14 CAT
Buffalo (United States)	2025-12-13, 23:16:14 EST

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

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda

Destination

Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF / KBUF) Buffalo, United States