Distance From Kigali International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, KGL - BKK Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 4953 miles or 7971 kilometers or 4301 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 Bangkok ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Bangkok takes around 11 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand is 11 hours 23 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 - BKK

Kilometers		7971 km
Statute Miles		4953 miles
Nautical Miles		4301 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 23 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to BKK Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Kigali, Rwanda and Bangkok, Thailand. .

Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Bangkok, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - BKK

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Bangkok (Thailand) is 5 Hours.
Bangkok time is 5 Hours ahead of Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-05-04, 05:07:22 CAT
Bangkok (Thailand)	2026-05-04, 10:07:22 +07

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

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK / VTBS) Bangkok, Thailand