Distance From San José Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from San José Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 5965 miles or 9599 kilometers or 5180 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 San José ( Uruguay ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San José and Kigali takes around 13 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from San José Airport, San José, Uruguay to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 13 hours 42 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		9599 km
Statute Miles		5965 miles
Nautical Miles		5180 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 42 minutes

San José Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between San José, Uruguay and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between San José (Uruguay) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 5 Hours.
Kigali time is 5 Hours ahead of San José.

Location	Local Time
San José (Uruguay)	2026-06-21, 13:38:34 -03
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-06-21, 18:38:34 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

San José Airport ( / SUSJ) San José, Uruguay

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda