Distance From Zamboanga International Airport to Kigali International Airport, ZAM - KGL Distance

The distance from Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 6367 miles or 10246 kilometers or 5529 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 Zamboanga City ( Philippines ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Zamboanga City and Kigali takes around 14 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Zamboanga International Airport, Zamboanga City, Philippines to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 14 hours 38 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 • ZAM - KGL

Kilometers		10246 km
Statute Miles		6367 miles
Nautical Miles		5529 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		14 hours 38 minutes

Zamboanga International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - ZAM to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Zamboanga City, Philippines and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Zamboanga City, Philippines and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • ZAM - KGL

Time difference between Zamboanga City (Philippines) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 6 Hours.
Kigali time is 6 Hours behind Zamboanga City.

Location	Local Time
Zamboanga City (Philippines)	2026-09-24, 05:53:32 PST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-09-23, 23:53:32 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

Zamboanga International Airport (ZAM / RPMZ) Zamboanga City, Philippines

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda