Distance From Refugio Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Refugio Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 6262 miles or 10078 kilometers or 5438 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 Velasco ( Bolivia ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Velasco and Kigali takes around 14 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Refugio Airport, Velasco, Bolivia to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 14 hours 23 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		10078 km
Statute Miles		6262 miles
Nautical Miles		5438 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 23 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Velasco, Bolivia and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Velasco, Bolivia and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Velasco (Bolivia) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 6 Hours.
Kigali time is 6 Hours ahead of Velasco.

Location	Local Time
Velasco (Bolivia)	2026-06-21, 07:13:16 -04
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-06-21, 13:13:16 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

Refugio Airport ( / SLRF) Velasco, Bolivia

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda