KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,050 km
2,517 miles
NHD
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
4,050 km
2,517 mi / 2,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
41°
northeast

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KGL NHD
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Al Minhad Air Base
IATA Code KGL NHD
ICAO Code HRYR OMDM
City Kigali Dubai
Country Rwanda United Arab Emirates
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Dubai
Elevation 4,859 ft 165 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 25.030000, 55.370000

Kigali (KGL) to Dubai (NHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 4,050 kilometers (2,517 miles / 2,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 United Arab Emirates. 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 11:07 in Kigali, it's 13:07 in Dubai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,694 feet between the two airports. Al Minhad Air Base sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Dubai (NHD) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 226° (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 Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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