Distance From Touro Infirmary Heliport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Touro Infirmary Heliport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8081 miles or 13004 kilometers or 7017 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 New Orleans ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New Orleans and Kigali takes around 18 hours 34 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Touro Infirmary Heliport, New Orleans, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 18 hours 34 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		13004 km
Statute Miles		8081 miles
Nautical Miles		7017 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 34 minutes

Touro Infirmary Heliport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Touro Infirmary Heliport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between New Orleans, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
New Orleans (United States)	2026-11-08, 19:16:09 EST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-11-09, 02:16:09 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

Touro Infirmary Heliport ( / LS24) New Orleans, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda