EYL
Yelimane
Mali
4,865 km
3,023 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,865 km
3,023 mi / 2,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EYL KGL
Airport Name Yelimane Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code EYL KGL
ICAO Code GAYE HRYR
City Yelimane Kigali
Country Mali Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Bamako Africa/Kigali
Elevation 325 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 15.130000, -10.570000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Yelimane (EYL) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yelimane Airport (EYL) in Yelimane, Mali to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,865 kilometers (3,023 miles / 2,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:40 in Yelimane, it's 21:40 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,534 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Yelimane Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Yelimane (EYL) follows a heading of 294° (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 Yelimane Airport (EYL) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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