Distance From Kwanda Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Kwanda Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 1261 miles or 2029 kilometers or 1095 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 Soyo ( Angola ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Soyo and Kigali takes around 2 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kwanda Airport, Soyo, Angola to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 2 hours 53 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

Kilometers		2029 km
Statute Miles		1261 miles
Nautical Miles		1095 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 53 minutes

Kwanda Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Soyo, Angola and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Soyo, Angola and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Soyo (Angola) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 1 Hours.
Kigali time is 1 Hours ahead of Soyo.

Location	Local Time
Soyo (Angola)	2026-05-01, 13:41:01 WAT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-05-01, 14:41:01 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

Kwanda Airport ( / ) Soyo, Angola

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda