Distance From Kigali International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, KGL - MSP Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 7907 miles or 12724 kilometers or 6866 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 Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Minneapolis takes around 18 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 18 hours 10 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 - MSP

Kilometers		12724 km
Statute Miles		7907 miles
Nautical Miles		6866 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 10 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - KGL to MSP Flight Path

Location of Kigali International Airport & Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Minneapolis, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - MSP

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Minneapolis (United States) is 8 Hours.
Minneapolis time is 8 Hours behind Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-14, 14:40:45 CAT
Minneapolis (United States)	2025-12-14, 06:40:45 CST

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

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States