Distance From Wheeler Sack Army Air Field to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Wheeler Sack Army Air Field () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7097 miles or 11422 kilometers or 6163 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 Fort Drum ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Fort Drum and Kigali takes around 16 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Wheeler Sack Army Air Field, Fort Drum, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 16 hours 19 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		11422 km
Statute Miles		7097 miles
Nautical Miles		6163 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 19 minutes

Wheeler Sack Army Air Field to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Wheeler Sack Army Air Field & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Fort Drum to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Fort Drum, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Fort Drum (United States) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 6 Hours.
Kigali time is 6 Hours ahead of Fort Drum.

Location	Local Time
Fort Drum (United States)	2026-03-20, 02:05:46 EDT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-03-20, 08:05:46 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

Wheeler Sack Army Air Field ( / KGTB) Fort Drum, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda