Distance From Sim Airport to Kigali International Airport, SMJ - KGL Distance

The distance from Sim Airport (SMJ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 8030 miles or 12922 kilometers or 6973 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.

---

How long does it take to travel from Sim ( Papua New Guinea ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sim and Kigali takes around 18 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Sim Airport, Sim, Papua New Guinea to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 18 hours 27 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 • SMJ - KGL

Kilometers		12922 km
Statute Miles		8030 miles
Nautical Miles		6973 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 27 minutes

Sim Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - SMJ to KGL Flight Path

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

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sim, Papua New Guinea and Kigali, Rwanda. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMJ - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
Sim (Papua New Guinea)	2025-01-03, 22:13:16 +10
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-01-03, 14:13:16 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

Sim Airport (SMJ / AYXI) Sim, Papua New Guinea

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda