DIP
Diapaga
Burkina Faso
3,499 km
2,174 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
3,499 km
2,174 mi / 1,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Ouagadougou
Heading
115°
east southeast

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DIP KGL
Airport Name Diapaga Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DIP KGL
ICAO Code DFED HRYR
City Diapaga Kigali
Country Burkina Faso Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Ouagadougou Africa/Kigali
Elevation 951 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 12.050000, 1.780000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Diapaga (DIP) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diapaga Airport (DIP) in Diapaga, Burkina Faso to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 3,499 kilometers (2,174 miles / 1,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Burkina Faso with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:01 in Diapaga, it's 16:01 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,908 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Diapaga Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Diapaga (DIP) follows a heading of 297° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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