Distance From Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport to Kigali International Airport, MMJ - KGL Distance

The distance from Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7287 miles or 11727 kilometers or 6328 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 Matsumoto ( Japan ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Matsumoto and Kigali takes around 16 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport, Matsumoto, Japan to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 16 hours 45 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 • MMJ - KGL

Kilometers		11727 km
Statute Miles		7287 miles
Nautical Miles		6328 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 45 minutes

Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - MMJ to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Matsumoto, Japan and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MMJ - KGL

Time difference between Matsumoto (Japan) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours behind Matsumoto.

Location	Local Time
Matsumoto (Japan)	2026-03-19, 17:57:31 JST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-19, 10:57:31 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

Shinshu-Matsumoto Airport (MMJ / RJAF) Matsumoto, Japan

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda