KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,709 km
1,062 miles
KST
Kosti
Sudan
Distance
1,709 km
1,062 mi / 923 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL KST
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kosti Airport
IATA Code KGL KST
ICAO Code HRYR HSKI
City Kigali Kosti
Country Rwanda Sudan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,289 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 13.180000, 32.730000

Kigali (KGL) to Kosti (KST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kosti Airport (KST) in Kosti, Sudan is 1,709 kilometers (1,062 miles / 923 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 21:05 in Kigali, it's 21:05 in Kosti.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,570 feet between the two airports. Kosti Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kosti (KST) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 190° (south). 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 Kosti Airport (KST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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