Distance From Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport to Kigali International Airport, TRI - KGL Distance

The distance from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7544 miles or 12140 kilometers or 6551 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 Blountville ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Blountville and Kigali takes around 17 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport, Blountville, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 17 hours 20 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 • TRI - KGL

Kilometers		12140 km
Statute Miles		7544 miles
Nautical Miles		6551 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 20 minutes

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - TRI to KGL Flight Path

Location of Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Blountville to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Blountville, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TRI - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
Blountville (United States)	2025-12-05, 10:40:43 EST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-12-05, 17:40:43 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

Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport (TRI / KTRI) Blountville, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda