Distance From Kiunga Airport to Kigali International Airport, KIU - KGL Distance

The distance from Kiunga Airport (KIU) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 784 miles or 1262 kilometers or 681 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 Kiunga ( Kenya ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kiunga and Kigali takes around 1 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kiunga Airport, Kiunga, Kenya to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 1 hours 48 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 • KIU - KGL

Kilometers		1262 km
Statute Miles		784 miles
Nautical Miles		681 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 48 minutes

Kiunga Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - KIU to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kiunga, Kenya and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KIU - KGL

Time difference between Kiunga (Kenya) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 1 Hours.
Kigali time is 1 Hours behind Kiunga.

Location	Local Time
Kiunga (Kenya)	2026-04-29, 21:18:05 EAT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-04-29, 20:18:05 CAT

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

Kiunga Airport (KIU / ) Kiunga, Kenya

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda