CIT
Shymkent
Kazakhstan
6,313 km
3,923 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,313 km
3,923 mi / 3,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CIT KGL
Airport Name Shymkent Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CIT KGL
ICAO Code UAII HRYR
City Shymkent Kigali
Country Kazakhstan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Almaty Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,387 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, 69.480000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Shymkent (CIT) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shymkent Airport (CIT) in Shymkent, Kazakhstan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,313 kilometers (3,923 miles / 3,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 16:22 in Shymkent, it's 13:22 in Kigali. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,472 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Shymkent Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Shymkent (CIT) follows a heading of 34° (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 Shymkent Airport (CIT) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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