Distance From Kigali International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport, KGL - WAW Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) is 3779 miles or 6081 kilometers or 3282 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 Warsaw ( Poland )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Warsaw takes around 8 hours 41 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to Warsaw Chopin Airport, Warsaw, Poland is 8 hours 41 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 - WAW

Kilometers		6081 km
Statute Miles		3779 miles
Nautical Miles		3282 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 41 minutes

Kigali International Airport to Warsaw Chopin Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to WAW Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Warsaw, Poland.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - WAW

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Warsaw (Poland) is 1 Hours.
Warsaw time is 1 Hours behind Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-20, 02:56:51 CAT
Warsaw (Poland)	2026-03-20, 01:56:51 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

Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW / EPWA) Warsaw, Poland