GOB
Goba
Ethiopia
1,482 km
921 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
1,482 km
921 mi / 800 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
228°
southwest

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GOB KGL
Airport Name Robe Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GOB KGL
ICAO Code HAGB HRYR
City Goba Kigali
Country Ethiopia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa Africa/Kigali
Elevation 7,892 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 7.020000, 40.000000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Goba (GOB) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Robe Airport (GOB) in Goba, Ethiopia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 1,482 kilometers (921 miles / 800 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 14:34 in Goba, it's 13:34 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,033 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits lower than Robe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Goba (GOB) follows a heading of 47° (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 Robe Airport (GOB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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