Distance From Walker Field to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Walker Field () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7899 miles or 12712 kilometers or 6859 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 West Liberty ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between West Liberty and Kigali takes around 18 hours 9 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Walker Field, West Liberty, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 18 hours 9 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		12712 km
Statute Miles		7899 miles
Nautical Miles		6859 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 9 minutes

Walker Field to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between West Liberty, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
West Liberty (United States)	2026-09-17, 03:49:13 CDT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-17, 10:49:13 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

Walker Field ( / 4IA2) West Liberty, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda