AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
2,029 km
1,261 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,029 km
1,261 mi / 1,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
209°
south southwest

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AXU KGL
Airport Name Axum Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AXU KGL
ICAO Code HAAX HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Ethiopia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 6,959 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,029 kilometers (1,261 miles / 1,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 23:44 in Axum Airport, it's 22:44 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,100 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Axum Airport (AXU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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