GSR
Gardo
Somalia
2,456 km
1,526 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,456 km
1,526 mi / 1,326 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GSR KGL
Airport Name Gardo Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GSR KGL
ICAO Code HCMG HRYR
City Gardo Kigali
Country Somalia Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,632 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 9.520000, 49.080000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gardo (GSR) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gardo Airport (GSR) in Gardo, Somalia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,456 kilometers (1,526 miles / 1,326 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:54 in Gardo, it's 06:54 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,227 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gardo Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gardo (GSR) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Gardo Airport (GSR) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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