KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,047 km
1,272 miles
KSL
Kassala
Sudan
Distance
2,047 km
1,272 mi / 1,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL KSL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kassala Airport
IATA Code KGL KSL
ICAO Code HRYR HSKA
City Kigali Kassala
Country Rwanda Sudan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,671 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 15.390000, 36.330000

Kigali (KGL) to Kassala (KSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kassala Airport (KSL) in Kassala, Sudan is 2,047 kilometers (1,272 miles / 1,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Sudan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:44 in Kigali, it's 21:44 in Kassala.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,188 feet between the two airports. Kassala Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kassala (KSL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 200° (south southwest). 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 Kassala Airport (KSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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