KBL
Kabul
Afghanistan
5,752 km
3,574 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,752 km
3,574 mi / 3,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Kabul
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KBL KGL
Airport Name Kabul International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KBL KGL
ICAO Code OAKB HRYR
City Kabul Kigali
Country Afghanistan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kabul Africa/Kigali
Elevation 5,877 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 34.570000, 69.210000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kabul (KBL) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kabul International Airport (KBL) in Kabul, Afghanistan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,752 kilometers (3,574 miles / 3,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 22:54 in Kabul, it's 20:24 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,018 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits lower than Kabul International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kabul (KBL) follows a heading of 41° (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 Kabul International Airport (KBL) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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