KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,909 km
3,050 miles
KSY
Kars
Turkey
Distance
4,909 km
3,050 mi / 2,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL KSY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kars Airport
IATA Code KGL KSY
ICAO Code HRYR LTCF
City Kigali Kars
Country Rwanda Turkey
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 40.560000, 43.120000

Kigali (KGL) to Kars (KSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 4,909 kilometers (3,050 miles / 2,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Turkey. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:19 in Kigali, it's 13:19 in Kars.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,030 feet between the two airports. Kars Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kars (KSY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 199° (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 Kars Airport (KSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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