HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
5,236 km
3,253 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,236 km
3,253 mi / 2,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
226°
southwest

Airport Comparison

HEA KGL
Airport Name Herat Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HEA KGL
ICAO Code OAHR HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Afghanistan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kabul Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,206 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 34.210000, 62.230000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Herat Airport (HEA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,236 kilometers (3,253 miles / 2,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southwest at a heading of 226°.

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 Afghanistan 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 02:02 in Herat Airport, it's 23:32 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,653 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Herat Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Herat Airport (HEA) follows a heading of 37° (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 Herat Airport (HEA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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