ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
1,550 km
963 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,550 km
963 mi / 837 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD KGL
Airport Name Bole International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ADD KGL
ICAO Code HAAB HRYR
City Addis Ababa Kigali
Country Ethiopia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 7,630 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,550 kilometers (963 miles / 837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 Ethiopia with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:20 in Addis Ababa, it's 10:20 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,771 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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