Distance From Riwon Airbase to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Riwon Airbase () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 6758 miles or 10876 kilometers or 5869 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 Riwon-gun ( North Korea ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Riwon-gun and Kigali takes around 15 hours 32 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Riwon Airbase, Riwon-gun, North Korea to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 15 hours 32 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		10876 km
Statute Miles		6758 miles
Nautical Miles		5869 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 32 minutes

Riwon Airbase to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Riwon Airbase & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Riwon-gun to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Riwon-gun, North Korea and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Riwon-gun, North Korea and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Riwon-gun (North Korea) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours behind Riwon-gun.

Location	Local Time
Riwon-gun (North Korea)	2026-11-09, 07:44:24 KST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-11-09, 00:44:24 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

Riwon Airbase ( / ) Riwon-gun, North Korea

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda