KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,576 km
2,843 miles
KNN
Kankan
Guinea
Distance
4,576 km
2,843 mi / 2,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KNN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kankan Airport
IATA Code KGL KNN
ICAO Code HRYR GUXN
City Kigali Kankan
Country Rwanda Guinea
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Conakry
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,234 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 10.390000, -9.300000

Kigali (KGL) to Kankan (KNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kankan Airport (KNN) in Kankan, Guinea is 4,576 kilometers (2,843 miles / 2,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Guinea. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:51 in Kigali, it's 14:51 in Kankan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,625 feet between the two airports. Kankan Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kankan (KNN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 105° (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 Kankan Airport (KNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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