KBA
Kabala
Sierra Leone
4,791 km
2,977 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,791 km
2,977 mi / 2,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KBA KGL
Airport Name Kabala Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KBA KGL
ICAO Code GFKB HRYR
City Kabala Kigali
Country Sierra Leone Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Freetown Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,012 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 9.640000, -11.520000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kabala (KBA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabala Airport (KBA) in Kabala, Sierra Leone to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,791 kilometers (2,977 miles / 2,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 02:06 in Kabala, it's 04:06 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,847 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kabala Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kabala (KBA) follows a heading of 286° (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 Kabala Airport (KBA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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