KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,179 km
3,218 miles
MUW
Ghriss Airport
Algeria
Distance
5,179 km
3,218 mi / 2,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MUW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ghriss Airport
IATA Code KGL MUW
ICAO Code HRYR DAOV
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Algeria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Algiers
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,686 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 35.210000, 0.150000

Kigali (KGL) to Ghriss Airport (MUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ghriss Airport (MUW) in Ghriss Airport, Algeria is 5,179 kilometers (3,218 miles / 2,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:31 in Kigali, it's 16:31 in Ghriss Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,173 feet between the two airports. Ghriss Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Ghriss Airport (MUW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 137° (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 Ghriss Airport (MUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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