Distance From Kigali International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport, KGL - RSW Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 7629 miles or 12277 kilometers or 6625 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 Fort Myers ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Fort Myers takes around 17 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, United States is 17 hours 32 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 - RSW

Kilometers		12277 km
Statute Miles		7629 miles
Nautical Miles		6625 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 32 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to RSW Flight Path

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

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

Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Fort Myers, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - RSW

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Fort Myers (United States) is 7 Hours.
Fort Myers time is 7 Hours behind Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-14, 10:12:43 CAT
Fort Myers (United States)	2025-12-14, 03:12:43 EST

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

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW / KRSW) Fort Myers, United States