Distance From Maiduguri International Airport to Kigali International Airport, MIU - KGL Distance

The distance from Maiduguri International Airport (MIU) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 1512 miles or 2433 kilometers or 1313 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 Maiduguri ( Nigeria ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Maiduguri and Kigali takes around 3 hours 28 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maiduguri International Airport, Maiduguri, Nigeria to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 3 hours 28 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 • MIU - KGL

Kilometers		2433 km
Statute Miles		1512 miles
Nautical Miles		1313 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		3 hours 28 minutes

Maiduguri International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - MIU to KGL Flight Path

Location of Maiduguri International Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Maiduguri, Nigeria and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MIU - KGL

Time difference between Maiduguri (Nigeria) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 1 Hours.
Kigali time is 1 Hours ahead of Maiduguri.

Location	Local Time
Maiduguri (Nigeria)	2026-04-29, 15:40:24 WAT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-04-29, 16:40:24 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

Maiduguri International Airport (MIU / DNMA) Maiduguri, Nigeria

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda