Distance From Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Kigali International Airport, GVA - KGL Distance

The distance from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 3639 miles or 5856 kilometers or 3160 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 Geneva ( Switzerland ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Geneva and Kigali takes around 8 hours 21 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Geneva, Switzerland to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 8 hours 21 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 • GVA - KGL

Kilometers		5856 km
Statute Miles		3639 miles
Nautical Miles		3160 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 21 minutes

Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - GVA to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Geneva, Switzerland and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GVA - KGL

Time difference between Geneva (Switzerland) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 1 Hours.
Kigali time is 1 Hours ahead of Geneva.

Location	Local Time
Geneva (Switzerland)	2025-01-15, 17:52:46 CET
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-01-15, 18:52:46 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

Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA / LSGG) Geneva, Switzerland

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda