Distance From Rose Bay Seaplane Base to Kigali International Airport, RSE - KGL Distance

The distance from Rose Bay Seaplane Base (RSE) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7890 miles or 12697 kilometers or 6852 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 Sydney ( Australia ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Kigali takes around 18 hours 8 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney, Australia to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 18 hours 8 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 • RSE - KGL

Kilometers		12697 km
Statute Miles		7890 miles
Nautical Miles		6852 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 8 minutes

Rose Bay Seaplane Base to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - RSE to KGL Flight Path

Location of Rose Bay Seaplane Base & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sydney to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sydney, Australia and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Sydney, Australia and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RSE - KGL

Time difference between Sydney (Australia) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 8 Hours.
Kigali time is 8 Hours behind Sydney.

Location	Local Time
Sydney (Australia)	2026-06-21, 18:54:50 AEST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-06-21, 10:54:50 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

Rose Bay Seaplane Base (RSE / YRAY) Sydney, Australia

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda