HGS
Freetown
Sierra Leone
4,933 km
3,065 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,933 km
3,065 mi / 2,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
102°
east southeast

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HGS KGL
Airport Name Hastings Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HGS KGL
ICAO Code GFHA HRYR
City Freetown Kigali
Country Sierra Leone Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Freetown Africa/Kigali
Elevation 60 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 8.400000, -13.130000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Freetown (HGS) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hastings Airport (HGS) in Freetown, Sierra Leone to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,933 kilometers (3,065 miles / 2,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:32 in Freetown, it's 17:32 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,799 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Hastings Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Freetown (HGS) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Hastings Airport (HGS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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