GNN
Ghinnir
Ethiopia
1,551 km
964 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,551 km
964 mi / 838 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
230°
southwest

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GNN KGL
Airport Name Ghinnir Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GNN KGL
ICAO Code HAGH HRYR
City Ghinnir Kigali
Country Ethiopia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 6,499 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 7.150000, 40.720000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Ghinnir (GNN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ghinnir Airport (GNN) in Ghinnir, Ethiopia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,551 kilometers (964 miles / 838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 16:14 in Ghinnir, it's 15:14 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,640 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits lower than Ghinnir Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Ghinnir (GNN) follows a heading of 49° (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 Ghinnir Airport (GNN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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