Distance From Kapi Airstrip to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Kapi Airstrip () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 7886 miles or 12690 kilometers or 6848 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 Kapi ( Papua New Guinea ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kapi and Kigali takes around 18 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kapi Airstrip, Kapi, Papua New Guinea to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 18 hours 7 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		12690 km
Statute Miles		7886 miles
Nautical Miles		6848 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 7 minutes

Kapi Airstrip to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

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

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Nonstop flight route between Kapi, Papua New Guinea and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Kapi (Papua New Guinea) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 8 Hours.
Kigali time is 8 Hours behind Kapi.

Location	Local Time
Kapi (Papua New Guinea)	2025-01-04, 04:55:14 +10
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-01-03, 20:55:14 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

Kapi Airstrip ( / AYPI) Kapi, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda