Distance From Sherbro International Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Sherbro International Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 3013 miles or 4849 kilometers or 2617 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 Bonthe ( Sierra Leone ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bonthe and Kigali takes around 6 hours 55 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sherbro International Airport, Bonthe, Sierra Leone to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 6 hours 55 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		4849 km
Statute Miles		3013 miles
Nautical Miles		2617 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 55 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bonthe, Sierra Leone and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Bonthe, Sierra Leone and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Bonthe (Sierra Leone) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 2 Hours.
Kigali time is 2 Hours ahead of Bonthe.

Location	Local Time
Bonthe (Sierra Leone)	2026-09-11, 19:24:25 GMT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-11, 21:24:25 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

Sherbro International Airport ( / ) Bonthe, Sierra Leone

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda