GXF
Sayun
Yemen
2,860 km
1,777 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,860 km
1,777 mi / 1,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Aden
Heading
227°
southwest

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GXF KGL
Airport Name Sayun International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GXF KGL
ICAO Code OYSY HRYR
City Sayun Kigali
Country Yemen Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Aden Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,097 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 15.970000, 48.790000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Sayun (GXF) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sayun International Airport (GXF) in Sayun, Yemen to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,860 kilometers (1,777 miles / 1,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Yemen with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:52 in Sayun, it's 17:52 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,762 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Sayun International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Sayun (GXF) follows a heading of 45° (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 Sayun International Airport (GXF) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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