Distance From Lyon Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Lyon Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8236 miles or 13254 kilometers or 7152 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 Thornwell ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Thornwell and Kigali takes around 18 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lyon Airport, Thornwell, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 18 hours 56 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		13254 km
Statute Miles		8236 miles
Nautical Miles		7152 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 56 minutes

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

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

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Nonstop flight route between Thornwell, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Thornwell (United States) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 8 Hours.
Kigali time is 8 Hours ahead of Thornwell.

Location	Local Time
Thornwell (United States)	2026-01-29, 10:39:12 CST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-01-29, 18:39:12 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

Lyon Airport ( / LS14) Thornwell, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda