DSS
Diass
Senegal
5,516 km
3,427 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,516 km
3,427 mi / 2,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

DSS KGL
Airport Name Blaise Diagne International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DSS KGL
ICAO Code GOBD HRYR
City Diass Kigali
Country Senegal Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Kigali
Elevation 289 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 14.670000, -17.070000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Diass (DSS) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) in Diass, Senegal to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,516 kilometers (3,427 miles / 2,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:25 in Diass, it's 13:25 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,570 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Blaise Diagne International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Diass (DSS) follows a heading of 291° (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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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