Distance From St. François Xavier Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from St. François Xavier Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7933 miles or 12766 kilometers or 6889 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 St. François Xavier ( Canada ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between St. François Xavier and Kigali takes around 18 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from St. François Xavier Airport, St. François Xavier, Canada to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 18 hours 14 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		12766 km
Statute Miles		7933 miles
Nautical Miles		6889 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 14 minutes

St. François Xavier Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between St. François Xavier, Canada and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between St. François Xavier (Canada) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours ahead of St. François Xavier.

Location	Local Time
St. François Xavier (Canada)	2026-03-17, 12:35:16 CDT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-17, 19:35:16 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

St. François Xavier Airport ( / CKA8) St. François Xavier, Canada

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda