Distance From Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Kigali International Airport, UIO - KGL Distance

The distance from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7495 miles or 12062 kilometers or 6509 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 Quito ( Ecuador ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Quito and Kigali takes around 17 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Quito, Ecuador to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 17 hours 13 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 • UIO - KGL

Kilometers		12062 km
Statute Miles		7495 miles
Nautical Miles		6509 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 13 minutes

Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - UIO to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Quito, Ecuador and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Quito, Ecuador and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • UIO - KGL

Time difference between Quito (Ecuador) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours ahead of Quito.

Location	Local Time
Quito (Ecuador)	2026-08-04, 16:40:11 -05
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-08-04, 23:40:11 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

Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO / SEQM) Quito, Ecuador

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda