Distance From El Recreo Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from El Recreo Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7106 miles or 11435 kilometers or 6171 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 San Luis De Palenque ( Colombia ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Luis De Palenque and Kigali takes around 16 hours 20 minutes.

Estimated flight time from El Recreo Airport, San Luis De Palenque, Colombia to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 16 hours 20 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		11435 km
Statute Miles		7106 miles
Nautical Miles		6171 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 20 minutes

El Recreo Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of El Recreo Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Luis De Palenque to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between San Luis De Palenque, Colombia and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between San Luis De Palenque, Colombia and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between San Luis De Palenque (Colombia) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 7 Hours.
Kigali time is 7 Hours ahead of San Luis De Palenque.

Location	Local Time
San Luis De Palenque (Colombia)	2025-01-28, 15:01:34 -05
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-01-28, 22:01:34 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

El Recreo Airport ( / ) San Luis De Palenque, Colombia

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda