Distance From Kigali International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport, KGL - FAI Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) is 8093 miles or 13025 kilometers or 7028 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 Fairbanks ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Fairbanks takes around 18 hours 36 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Fairbanks International Airport, Fairbanks, United States is 18 hours 36 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 - FAI

Kilometers		13025 km
Statute Miles		8093 miles
Nautical Miles		7028 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 36 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Fairbanks International Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to FAI Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - FAI

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Fairbanks (United States) is 11 Hours.
Fairbanks time is 11 Hours behind Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-14, 14:14:30 CAT
Fairbanks (United States)	2025-12-14, 03:14:30 AKST

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

Fairbanks International Airport (FAI / PAFA) Fairbanks, United States