Distance From Santan Generating Station Heliport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Santan Generating Station Heliport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 9157 miles or 14736 kilometers or 7952 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 Gilbert ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gilbert and Kigali takes around 21 hours 3 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santan Generating Station Heliport, Gilbert, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 21 hours 3 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		14736 km
Statute Miles		9157 miles
Nautical Miles		7952 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 3 minutes

Santan Generating Station Heliport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Gilbert, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Gilbert (United States) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 9 Hours.
Kigali time is 9 Hours ahead of Gilbert.

Location	Local Time
Gilbert (United States)	2026-05-07, 08:07:41 MST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-05-07, 17:07:41 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

Santan Generating Station Heliport ( / ) Gilbert, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda