Distance From Rikuzentakata Heliport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Rikuzentakata Heliport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7450 miles or 11989 kilometers or 6469 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 Rikuzentakata ( Japan ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rikuzentakata and Kigali takes around 17 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rikuzentakata Heliport, Rikuzentakata, Japan to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 17 hours 7 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		11989 km
Statute Miles		7450 miles
Nautical Miles		6469 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 7 minutes

Rikuzentakata Heliport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Rikuzentakata, Japan and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Rikuzentakata (Japan) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours behind Rikuzentakata.

Location	Local Time
Rikuzentakata (Japan)	2026-03-20, 21:51:40 JST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-20, 14:51:40 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

Rikuzentakata Heliport ( / ) Rikuzentakata, Japan

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda