Distance From Sharjah International Airport to Kigali International Airport, SHJ - KGL Distance

The distance from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 2538 miles or 4084 kilometers or 2204 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 Sharjah ( United Arab Emirates ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sharjah and Kigali takes around 5 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sharjah International Airport, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 5 hours 50 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 • SHJ - KGL

Kilometers		4084 km
Statute Miles		2538 miles
Nautical Miles		2204 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 50 minutes

Sharjah International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - SHJ to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Sharjah, United Arab Emirates and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SHJ - KGL

Time difference between Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 2 Hours.
Kigali time is 2 Hours behind Sharjah.

Location	Local Time
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates)	2025-12-16, 17:41:24 +04
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-16, 15:41:24 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

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ / OMSJ) Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda