KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,728 km
3,559 miles
NDB
Nouadhibou
Mauritania
Distance
5,728 km
3,559 mi / 3,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NDB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nouadhibou International Airport
IATA Code KGL NDB
ICAO Code HRYR GQPP
City Kigali Nouadhibou
Country Rwanda Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 4,859 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 20.930000, -17.030000

Kigali (KGL) to Nouadhibou (NDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) in Nouadhibou, Mauritania is 5,728 kilometers (3,559 miles / 3,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:04 in Kigali, it's 13:04 in Nouadhibou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,835 feet between the two airports. Nouadhibou International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nouadhibou (NDB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 111° (east 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 Nouadhibou International Airport (NDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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