DWC
Jebel Ali
United Arab Emirates
4,025 km
2,501 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,025 km
2,501 mi / 2,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DWC KGL
Airport Name Al Maktoum International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DWC KGL
ICAO Code OMDW HRYR
City Jebel Ali Kigali
Country United Arab Emirates Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Dubai Africa/Kigali
Elevation 114 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 24.900000, 55.160000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Jebel Ali (DWC) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,025 kilometers (2,501 miles / 2,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 15:07 in Jebel Ali, it's 13:07 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,745 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Al Maktoum International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Jebel Ali (DWC) follows a heading of 41° (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 Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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