Distance From Sheldon Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Sheldon Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7249 miles or 11666 kilometers or 6295 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 Strykersville ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Strykersville and Kigali takes around 16 hours 39 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sheldon Airport, Strykersville, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 16 hours 39 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		11666 km
Statute Miles		7249 miles
Nautical Miles		6295 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 39 minutes

Sheldon Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Strykersville, United States and Kigali, Rwanda. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Strykersville (United States) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours ahead of Strykersville.

Location	Local Time
Strykersville (United States)	2025-12-17, 04:30:51 EST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-17, 11:30:51 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

Sheldon Airport ( / ) Strykersville, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda