GOU
Garoua
Cameroon
2,243 km
1,394 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,243 km
1,394 mi / 1,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Douala
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GOU KGL
Airport Name Garoua International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GOU KGL
ICAO Code FKKR HRYR
City Garoua Kigali
Country Cameroon Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Douala Africa/Kigali
Elevation 794 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 9.340000, 13.370000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Garoua (GOU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Garoua International Airport (GOU) in Garoua, Cameroon to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,243 kilometers (1,394 miles / 1,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:53 in Garoua, it's 06:53 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,065 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Garoua International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Garoua (GOU) follows a heading of 304° (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 Garoua International Airport (GOU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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