Distance From Wasu Airport to Kigali International Airport, WSU - KGL Distance

The distance from Wasu Airport (WSU) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8060 miles or 12971 kilometers or 7000 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 Wasu ( Papua New Guinea ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Wasu and Kigali takes around 18 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wasu Airport, Wasu, Papua New Guinea to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 18 hours 31 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 • WSU - KGL

Kilometers		12971 km
Statute Miles		8060 miles
Nautical Miles		7000 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 31 minutes

Wasu Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - WSU to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Wasu, Papua New Guinea and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Wasu, Papua New Guinea and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • WSU - KGL

Time difference between Wasu (Papua New Guinea) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 8 Hours.
Kigali time is 8 Hours behind Wasu.

Location	Local Time
Wasu (Papua New Guinea)	2026-11-02, 19:06:53 +10
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-11-02, 11:06:53 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

Wasu Airport (WSU / AYWS) Wasu, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda