Distance From Taveta Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Taveta Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 531 miles or 855 kilometers or 461 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 Taveta ( Kenya ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Taveta and Kigali takes around 1 hours 13 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Taveta Airport, Taveta, Kenya to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 1 hours 13 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		855 km
Statute Miles		531 miles
Nautical Miles		461 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		1 hours 13 minutes

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

Location of Taveta Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Taveta, Kenya and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
Taveta (Kenya)	2026-05-01, 11:29:58 EAT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-05-01, 10:29:58 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

Taveta Airport ( / ) Taveta, Kenya

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda