GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
4,504 km
2,799 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,504 km
2,799 mi / 2,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Tunis
Heading
148°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GAE KGL
Airport Name Gabes Matmata International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GAE KGL
ICAO Code DTTG HRYR
City Gabes Kigali
Country Tunisia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Tunis Africa/Kigali
Elevation 26 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 33.880000, 10.100000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gabes (GAE) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,504 kilometers (2,799 miles / 2,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:28 in Gabes, it's 14:28 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,833 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gabes Matmata International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gabes (GAE) follows a heading of 334° (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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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