GYD
Baku
Azerbaijan
5,134 km
3,190 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,134 km
3,190 mi / 2,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Baku
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GYD KGL
Airport Name Heydar Aliyev International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GYD KGL
ICAO Code UBBB HRYR
City Baku Kigali
Country Azerbaijan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Baku Africa/Kigali
Elevation 10 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 40.470000, 50.050000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Baku (GYD) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, Azerbaijan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,134 kilometers (3,190 miles / 2,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Azerbaijan 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 13:13 in Baku, it's 11:13 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,849 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Heydar Aliyev International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Baku (GYD) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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