KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,394 km
3,352 miles
KLC
Kaolack
Senegal
Distance
5,394 km
3,352 mi / 2,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KLC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kaolack Airport
IATA Code KGL KLC
ICAO Code HRYR GOOK
City Kigali Kaolack
Country Rwanda Senegal
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dakar
Elevation 4,859 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 14.150000, -16.050000

Kigali (KGL) to Kaolack (KLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kaolack Airport (KLC) in Kaolack, Senegal is 5,394 kilometers (3,352 miles / 2,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:23 in Kigali, it's 17:23 in Kaolack.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,833 feet between the two airports. Kaolack Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kaolack (KLC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 106° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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