CKT
Sarakhs
Iran
5,341 km
3,318 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,341 km
3,318 mi / 2,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
224°
southwest

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CKT KGL
Airport Name Sarakhs Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CKT KGL
ICAO Code OIMC HRYR
City Sarakhs Kigali
Country Iran Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Tehran Africa/Kigali
Elevation 945 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 36.500000, 61.060000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Sarakhs (CKT) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sarakhs Airport (CKT) in Sarakhs, Iran to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,341 kilometers (3,318 miles / 2,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 224°.

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 Iran 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 02:10 in Sarakhs, it's 00:40 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,914 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Sarakhs Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Sarakhs (CKT) 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 Sarakhs Airport (CKT) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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