ILR
Ilorin
Nigeria
3,070 km
1,908 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
3,070 km
1,908 mi / 1,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ILR KGL
Airport Name Ilorin International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ILR KGL
ICAO Code DNIL HRYR
City Ilorin Kigali
Country Nigeria Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,126 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 8.440000, 4.490000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Ilorin (ILR) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ilorin International Airport (ILR) in Ilorin, Nigeria to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 3,070 kilometers (1,908 miles / 1,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:03 in Ilorin, it's 20:03 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,733 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Ilorin International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Ilorin (ILR) follows a heading of 292° (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 Ilorin International Airport (ILR) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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