GSQ
Shark El Oweinat International Airport
Egypt
2,735 km
1,700 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,735 km
1,700 mi / 1,477 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

GSQ KGL
Airport Name Shark El Oweinat International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GSQ KGL
ICAO Code HEOW HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Egypt Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 859 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 22.590000, 28.720000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, Egypt to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,735 kilometers (1,700 miles / 1,477 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:31 in Shark El Oweinat International Airport, it's 12:31 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,000 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Shark El Oweinat International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) follows a heading of 357° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shark El Oweinat International Airport (GSQ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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