Distance From Gilgit Airport to Kigali International Airport, GIL - KGL Distance

The distance from Gilgit Airport (GIL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 3865 miles or 6220 kilometers or 3356 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 Gilgit ( Pakistan ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gilgit and Kigali takes around 8 hours 53 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gilgit Airport, Gilgit, Pakistan to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 8 hours 53 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 • GIL - KGL

Kilometers		6220 km
Statute Miles		3865 miles
Nautical Miles		3356 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		8 hours 53 minutes

Gilgit Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - GIL to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gilgit, Pakistan and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Gilgit, Pakistan and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GIL - KGL

Time difference between Gilgit (Pakistan) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 3 Hours.
Kigali time is 3 Hours behind Gilgit.

Location	Local Time
Gilgit (Pakistan)	2025-01-07, 15:22:40 PKT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-01-07, 12:22:40 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

Gilgit Airport (GIL / OPGT) Gilgit, Pakistan

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda