Distance From Noi Bai International Airport to Kigali International Airport, HAN - KGL Distance

The distance from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 5348 miles or 8606 kilometers or 4644 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 Hanoi (Soc Son) ( Vietnam ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Hanoi (Soc Son) and Kigali takes around 12 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi (Soc Son), Vietnam to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 12 hours 17 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 • HAN - KGL

Kilometers		8606 km
Statute Miles		5348 miles
Nautical Miles		4644 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 17 minutes

Noi Bai International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - HAN to KGL Flight Path

Location of Noi Bai International Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Hanoi (Soc Son) to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Hanoi (Soc Son), Vietnam and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Hanoi (Soc Son), Vietnam and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • HAN - KGL

Time difference between Hanoi (Soc Son) (Vietnam) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 5 Hours.
Kigali time is 5 Hours behind Hanoi (Soc Son).

Location	Local Time
Hanoi (Soc Son) (Vietnam)	2026-09-22, 23:13:36 +07
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-22, 18:13:36 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

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN / VVNB) Hanoi (Soc Son), Vietnam

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda