Distance From Kigali International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, KGL - SYD Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is 7883 miles or 12687 kilometers or 6846 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 Sydney ( Australia )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Sydney takes around 18 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Australia is 18 hours 7 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 - SYD

Kilometers		12687 km
Statute Miles		7883 miles
Nautical Miles		6846 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 7 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to SYD Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - SYD

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

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-10-22, 06:29:13 CAT
Sydney (Australia)	2026-10-22, 15:29:13 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

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD / YSSY) Sydney, Australia