Distance From South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field to Kigali International Airport, ELD - KGL Distance

The distance from South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8172 miles or 13151 kilometers or 7096 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 El Dorado ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between El Dorado and Kigali takes around 18 hours 47 minutes.

Estimated flight time from South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field, El Dorado, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 18 hours 47 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 • ELD - KGL

Kilometers		13151 km
Statute Miles		8172 miles
Nautical Miles		7096 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 47 minutes

South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - ELD to KGL Flight Path

Location of South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view El Dorado to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Nonstop flight route between El Dorado, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ELD - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
El Dorado (United States)	2026-09-22, 05:02:36 CDT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-22, 12:02:36 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

South Arkansas Regional Airport at Goodwin Field (ELD / KELD) El Dorado, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda