AJY
Agadez
Niger
3,215 km
1,998 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
3,215 km
1,998 mi / 1,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Niamey
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AJY KGL
Airport Name Mano Dayak International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AJY KGL
ICAO Code DRZA HRYR
City Agadez Kigali
Country Niger Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Niamey Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,657 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 16.970000, 8.000000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Agadez (AJY) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) in Agadez, Niger to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 3,215 kilometers (1,998 miles / 1,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:09 in Agadez, it's 17:09 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,202 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Mano Dayak International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Agadez (AJY) follows a heading of 312° (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 Mano Dayak International Airport (AJY) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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