Distance From Kigali International Airport to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, KGL - GYE Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE) is 7595 miles or 12222 kilometers or 6595 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 Guayaquil ( Ecuador )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Guayaquil takes around 17 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, Guayaquil, Ecuador is 17 hours 27 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 - GYE

Kilometers		12222 km
Statute Miles		7595 miles
Nautical Miles		6595 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 27 minutes

Kigali International Airport to José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to GYE Flight Path

Location of Kigali International Airport & José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kigali to Guayaquil nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - GYE

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Guayaquil (Ecuador) is 7 Hours.
Guayaquil time is 7 Hours behind Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-16, 14:08:04 CAT
Guayaquil (Ecuador)	2026-09-16, 07:08:04 -05

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

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport (GYE / SEGU) Guayaquil, Ecuador