KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,290 km
1,423 miles
NDJ
N'Djamena
Chad
Distance
2,290 km
1,423 mi / 1,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NDJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport N'Djamena International Airport
IATA Code KGL NDJ
ICAO Code HRYR FTTJ
City Kigali N'Djamena
Country Rwanda Chad
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 4,859 ft 968 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 12.130000, 15.030000

Kigali (KGL) to N'Djamena (NDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) in N'Djamena, Chad is 2,290 kilometers (1,423 miles / 1,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:49 in Kigali, it's 15:49 in N'Djamena.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,891 feet between the two airports. N'Djamena International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from N'Djamena (NDJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 132° (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 N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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