Distance From Wapekeka Airport to Kigali International Airport, YAX - KGL Distance

The distance from Wapekeka Airport (YAX) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7508 miles or 12083 kilometers or 6520 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 Angling Lake ( Canada ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Angling Lake and Kigali takes around 17 hours 15 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wapekeka Airport, Angling Lake, Canada to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 17 hours 15 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 • YAX - KGL

Kilometers		12083 km
Statute Miles		7508 miles
Nautical Miles		6520 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 15 minutes

Wapekeka Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - YAX to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Angling Lake, Canada and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Angling Lake, Canada and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YAX - KGL

Time difference between Angling Lake (Canada) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours ahead of Angling Lake.

Location	Local Time
Angling Lake (Canada)	2026-09-14, 20:30:47 EST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-15, 03:30:47 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

Wapekeka Airport (YAX / CKB6) Angling Lake, Canada

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda