ABJ
Abidjan
Ivory Coast
3,869 km
2,404 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
3,869 km
2,404 mi / 2,089 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Abidjan
Heading
101°
east

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ABJ KGL
Airport Name Port Bouet Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ABJ KGL
ICAO Code DIAP HRYR
City Abidjan Kigali
Country Ivory Coast Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Abidjan Africa/Kigali
Elevation 21 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 5.260000, -3.930000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Abidjan (ABJ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) in Abidjan, Ivory Coast to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 3,869 kilometers (2,404 miles / 2,089 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ivory Coast with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:56 in Abidjan, it's 07:56 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,838 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Port Bouet Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Abidjan (ABJ) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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