EMN
Nema
Mauritania
4,601 km
2,859 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,601 km
2,859 mi / 2,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
113°
east southeast

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EMN KGL
Airport Name Nema Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code EMN KGL
ICAO Code GQNI HRYR
City Nema Kigali
Country Mauritania Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Africa/Kigali
Elevation 751 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 16.620000, -7.320000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Nema (EMN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nema Airport (EMN) in Nema, Mauritania to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,601 kilometers (2,859 miles / 2,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:27 in Nema, it's 19:27 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,108 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Nema Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Nema (EMN) follows a heading of 298° (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 Nema Airport (EMN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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