KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,761 km
3,579 miles
NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
Distance
5,761 km
3,579 mi / 3,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NCU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nukus Airport
IATA Code KGL NCU
ICAO Code HRYR UTNN
City Kigali Nukus
Country Rwanda Uzbekistan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 4,859 ft 246 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 42.490000, 59.620000

Kigali (KGL) to Nukus (NCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan is 5,761 kilometers (3,579 miles / 3,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 08:32 in Kigali, it's 11:32 in Nukus. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,613 feet between the two airports. Nukus Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nukus (NCU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 219° (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 Nukus Airport (NCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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