GDE
Gode
Ethiopia
1,732 km
1,076 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,732 km
1,076 mi / 935 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GDE KGL
Airport Name Gode Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GDE KGL
ICAO Code HAGO HRYR
City Gode Kigali
Country Ethiopia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 834 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 5.940000, 43.580000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gode (GDE) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gode Airport (GDE) in Gode, Ethiopia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,732 kilometers (1,076 miles / 935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:12 in Gode, it's 15:12 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,025 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gode Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gode (GDE) follows a heading of 59° (east 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 Gode Airport (GDE) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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