Distance From Kigali International Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, KGL - ISL Distance

The distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL) is 2968 miles or 4777 kilometers or 2578 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 Kigali ( Rwanda ) to Bakırköy, Istanbul ( Turkey )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kigali and Bakırköy, Istanbul takes around 6 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda to İstanbul Atatürk Airport, Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey is 6 hours 49 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 - ISL

Kilometers		4777 km
Statute Miles		2968 miles
Nautical Miles		2578 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		6 hours 49 minutes

Kigali International Airport to İstanbul Atatürk Airport Flight Route Map - KGL to ISL Flight Path

Location of Kigali International Airport & İstanbul Atatürk Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kigali to Bakırköy, Istanbul nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kigali, Rwanda and Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KGL - ISL

Time difference between Kigali (Rwanda) and Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey) is 1 Hours.
Bakırköy, Istanbul time is 1 Hours ahead of Kigali.

Location	Local Time
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-03-19, 13:35:06 CAT
Bakırköy, Istanbul (Turkey)	2025-03-19, 14:35:06 +03

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

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda

Destination

İstanbul Atatürk Airport (ISL / LTBA) Bakırköy, Istanbul, Turkey