AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
3,550 km
2,206 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
3,550 km
2,206 mi / 1,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Amman
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

AQJ KGL
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AQJ KGL
ICAO Code OJAQ HRYR
City Aqaba Kigali
Country Jordan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Amman Africa/Kigali
Elevation 175 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 3,550 kilometers (2,206 miles / 1,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 Jordan 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 18:52 in Aqaba, it's 17:52 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,684 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Aqaba King Hussein International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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