Distance From Kigali International Airport to Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport, KGL - SCQ Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) is 3917 miles or 6304 kilometers or 3402 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 Santiago de Compostela ( Spain )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Santiago de Compostela takes around 9 hours 0 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport, Santiago de Compostela, Spain is 9 hours 0 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 - SCQ

Kilometers		6304 km
Statute Miles		3917 miles
Nautical Miles		3402 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		9 hours 0 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to SCQ Flight Path

Location of Kigali International Airport & Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kigali to Santiago de Compostela nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - SCQ

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 1 Hours.
Santiago de Compostela time is 1 Hours behind Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-14, 20:05:39 CAT
Santiago de Compostela (Spain)	2025-12-14, 19:05:39 CET

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

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ / LEST) Santiago de Compostela, Spain