Distance From McChord Air Force Base to Kigali International Airport, TCM - KGL Distance

The distance from McChord Air Force Base (TCM) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8911 miles or 14340 kilometers or 7738 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 Tacoma ( United States ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Tacoma and Kigali takes around 20 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from McChord Air Force Base, Tacoma, United States to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 20 hours 29 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 • TCM - KGL

Kilometers		14340 km
Statute Miles		8911 miles
Nautical Miles		7738 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 29 minutes

McChord Air Force Base to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - TCM to KGL Flight Path

Location of McChord Air Force Base & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Tacoma to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Tacoma, United States and Kigali, Rwanda. .

Nonstop flight route between Tacoma, United States and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • TCM - KGL

Time difference between Tacoma (United States) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 9 Hours.
Kigali time is 9 Hours ahead of Tacoma.

Location	Local Time
Tacoma (United States)	2025-01-15, 07:51:55 MST
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-01-15, 16:51:55 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

McChord Air Force Base (TCM / KTCM) Tacoma, United States

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda