GJL
Jijel
Algeria
4,987 km
3,099 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,987 km
3,099 mi / 2,693 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GJL KGL
Airport Name Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GJL KGL
ICAO Code DAAV HRYR
City Jijel Kigali
Country Algeria Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Kigali
Elevation 36 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 36.800000, 5.870000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Jijel (GJL) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) in Jijel, Algeria to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,987 kilometers (3,099 miles / 2,693 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:14 in Jijel, it's 19:14 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,823 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Jijel (GJL) follows a heading of 332° (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 Jijel Ferhat Abbas Airport (GJL) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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