KDA
Kolda
Senegal
5,245 km
3,259 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,245 km
3,259 mi / 2,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Dakar
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KDA KGL
Airport Name Kolda North Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KDA KGL
ICAO Code GODK HRYR
City Kolda Kigali
Country Senegal Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Dakar Africa/Kigali
Elevation 33 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 12.900000, -14.970000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kolda (KDA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kolda North Airport (KDA) in Kolda, Senegal to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,245 kilometers (3,259 miles / 2,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:56 in Kolda, it's 15:56 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,826 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kolda North Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kolda (KDA) follows a heading of 290° (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 Kolda North Airport (KDA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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