Distance From Chekunda Airfield to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Chekunda Airfield () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 6853 miles or 11028 kilometers or 5951 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 Chekunda ( Russia ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chekunda and Kigali takes around 15 hours 45 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chekunda Airfield, Chekunda, Russia to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 15 hours 45 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		11028 km
Statute Miles		6853 miles
Nautical Miles		5951 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 45 minutes

Chekunda Airfield to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Chekunda, Russia and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Chekunda (Russia) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 8 Hours.
Kigali time is 8 Hours behind Chekunda.

Location	Local Time
Chekunda (Russia)	2025-01-16, 07:39:19 +10
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-01-15, 23:39:19 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

Chekunda Airfield ( / ) Chekunda, Russia

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda