Distance From Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 6877 miles or 11067 kilometers or 5972 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 Saga ( Japan ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Saga and Kigali takes around 15 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport, Saga, Japan to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 15 hours 48 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		11067 km
Statute Miles		6877 miles
Nautical Miles		5972 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 48 minutes

Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Saga, Japan and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
Saga (Japan)	2025-12-16, 00:14:02 JST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-15, 17:14:02 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

Saga International Balloon Fiesta Balloonport ( / ) Saga, Japan

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda