GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
4,839 km
3,007 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,839 km
3,007 mi / 2,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
101°
east

Airport Comparison

GBK KGL
Airport Name Gbangbatok Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GBK KGL
ICAO Code GFGK HRYR
City Gbangbatok Kigali
Country Sierra Leone Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Freetown Africa/Kigali
Elevation 75 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 7.770000, -12.380000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gbangbatok (GBK) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,839 kilometers (3,007 miles / 2,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:41 in Gbangbatok, it's 07:41 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,784 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gbangbatok Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gbangbatok (GBK) follows a heading of 283° (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 Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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