ELF
El Fasher
Sudan
1,812 km
1,126 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,812 km
1,126 mi / 978 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
163°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ELF KGL
Airport Name El Fasher Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ELF KGL
ICAO Code HSFS HRYR
City El Fasher Kigali
Country Sudan Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,393 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 13.610000, 25.320000 -1.970000, 30.140000

El Fasher (ELF) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Fasher Airport (ELF) in El Fasher, Sudan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,812 kilometers (1,126 miles / 978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 163°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:54 in El Fasher, it's 19:54 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,466 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than El Fasher Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to El Fasher (ELF) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 El Fasher Airport (ELF) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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