Distance From Kigali International Airport to Melbourne International Airport, KGL - MEL Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Melbourne International Airport (MEL) is 7465 miles or 12013 kilometers or 6482 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 Melbourne ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Melbourne takes around 17 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Melbourne International Airport, Melbourne, Australia is 17 hours 9 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 - MEL

Kilometers		12013 km
Statute Miles		7465 miles
Nautical Miles		6482 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 9 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Melbourne International Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to MEL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kigali, Rwanda and Melbourne, Australia. .

Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Melbourne, Australia.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - MEL

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Melbourne (Australia) is 9 Hours.
Melbourne time is 9 Hours ahead of Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-15, 00:15:12 CAT
Melbourne (Australia)	2025-12-15, 09:15:12 AEDT

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

Melbourne International Airport (MEL / YMML) Melbourne, Australia