HBE
Alexandria
Egypt
3,657 km
2,273 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
3,657 km
2,273 mi / 1,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

HBE KGL
Airport Name Borg El Arab International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HBE KGL
ICAO Code HEBA HRYR
City Alexandria Kigali
Country Egypt Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 177 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 30.920000, 29.700000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Alexandria (HBE) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) in Alexandria, Egypt to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 3,657 kilometers (2,273 miles / 1,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 13:45 in Alexandria, it's 13:45 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,682 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Borg El Arab International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Alexandria (HBE) follows a heading of 359° (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 Borg El Arab International Airport (HBE) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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