Distance From Sheffield-Smith Airstrip to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Sheffield-Smith Airstrip () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8490 miles or 13663 kilometers or 7373 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 Altus ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Altus and Kigali takes around 19 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sheffield-Smith Airstrip, Altus, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 19 hours 31 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		13663 km
Statute Miles		8490 miles
Nautical Miles		7373 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 31 minutes

Sheffield-Smith Airstrip to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Sheffield-Smith Airstrip & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Altus to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Altus (United States) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 8 Hours.
Kigali time is 8 Hours ahead of Altus.

Location	Local Time
Altus (United States)	2026-06-19, 07:35:22 MDT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-06-19, 15:35:22 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

Sheffield-Smith Airstrip ( / OK83) Altus, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda