Distance From Sumbazi Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Sumbazi Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 661 miles or 1063 kilometers or 574 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 ( Tanzania ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between and Kigali takes around 1 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sumbazi Airport, , Tanzania to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 1 hours 31 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		1063 km
Statute Miles		661 miles
Nautical Miles		574 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 31 minutes

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

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between , Tanzania and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between , Tanzania and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between (Tanzania) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 1 Hours.
Kigali time is 1 Hours behind .

Location	Local Time
(Tanzania)	2026-03-19, 00:28:57 EAT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-18, 23:28:57 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

Sumbazi Airport ( / ) , Tanzania

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda