FAH
Farah
Afghanistan
5,093 km
3,165 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,093 km
3,165 mi / 2,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
228°
southwest

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FAH KGL
Airport Name Farah Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code FAH KGL
ICAO Code OAFR HRYR
City Farah Kigali
Country Afghanistan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kabul Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,083 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 32.370000, 62.180000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Farah (FAH) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Farah Airport (FAH) in Farah, Afghanistan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,093 kilometers (3,165 miles / 2,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 Afghanistan 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 19:31 in Farah, it's 17:01 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,776 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Farah Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Farah (FAH) follows a heading of 39° (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 Farah Airport (FAH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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