Distance From Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Kigali International Airport, YWG - KGL Distance

The distance from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7921 miles or 12748 kilometers or 6879 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 Winnipeg ( Canada ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Winnipeg and Kigali takes around 18 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, Winnipeg, Canada to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 18 hours 12 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 • YWG - KGL

Kilometers		12748 km
Statute Miles		7921 miles
Nautical Miles		6879 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 12 minutes

Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - YWG to KGL Flight Path

Location of Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Winnipeg, Canada and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • YWG - KGL

Time difference between Winnipeg (Canada) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 8 Hours.
Kigali time is 8 Hours ahead of Winnipeg.

Location	Local Time
Winnipeg (Canada)	2026-01-29, 07:55:47 CST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-01-29, 15:55:47 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

Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG / CYWG) Winnipeg, Canada

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda