AKD
Akola Airport
India
5,695 km
3,539 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,695 km
3,539 mi / 3,075 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
249°
west southwest

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AKD KGL
Airport Name Akola Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AKD KGL
ICAO Code VAAK HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country India Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Kigali
Elevation 999 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 20.700000, 77.060000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Akola Airport (AKD) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akola Airport (AKD) in Akola Airport, India to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,695 kilometers (3,539 miles / 3,075 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting India with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:46 in Akola Airport, it's 10:16 in Kigali. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,860 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Akola Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Akola Airport (AKD) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Akola Airport (AKD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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