# Distance from Akure (AKR) to Kigali (KGL)

> 2,941 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,941 km / 1,827 mi / 1,588 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 109° (east southeast)
- **Return heading**: 291° (west northwest)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Nigeria) → Rwanda
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 13:34 in Akure, it's 14:34 in Kigali)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,759 ft (KGL is higher than AKR)

## Airports

### [Akure Airport (AKR)](https://flightduration.online/airport/akr-akure-akure-airport/1ef266de-b7ac-6a40-ba85-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Akure, Nigeria
- ICAO: DNAK
- Timezone: Africa/Lagos
- Coordinates: 7.250000, 5.300000
- Elevation: 1,100 ft

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 13:34 in Akure, it's 14:34 in Kigali.

## Related

- [Akure Airport (AKR)](https://flightduration.online/airport/akr-akure-akure-airport/1ef266de-b7ac-6a40-ba85-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
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