Distance From Nioro du Sahel Airport to Kigali International Airport, NIX - KGL Distance

The distance from Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 2963 miles or 4769 kilometers or 2574 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 Nioro du Sahel ( Mali ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Nioro du Sahel and Kigali takes around 6 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Nioro du Sahel Airport, Nioro du Sahel, Mali to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 6 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 • NIX - KGL

Kilometers		4769 km
Statute Miles		2963 miles
Nautical Miles		2574 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 48 minutes

Nioro du Sahel Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - NIX to KGL Flight Path

Location of Nioro du Sahel Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Nioro du Sahel, Mali and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • NIX - KGL

Time difference between Nioro du Sahel (Mali) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 2 Hours.
Kigali time is 2 Hours ahead of Nioro du Sahel.

Location	Local Time
Nioro du Sahel (Mali)	2026-09-11, 22:45:15 GMT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-12, 00:45:15 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

Nioro du Sahel Airport (NIX / GANR) Nioro du Sahel, Mali

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda