KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,629 km
3,498 miles
OAS
Sharana
Afghanistan
Distance
5,629 km
3,498 mi / 3,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL OAS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sharana Airstrip
IATA Code KGL OAS
ICAO Code HRYR OASA
City Kigali Sharana
Country Rwanda Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kabul
Elevation 4,859 ft 7,340 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 33.130000, 68.840000

Kigali (KGL) to Sharana (OAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sharana Airstrip (OAS) in Sharana, Afghanistan is 5,629 kilometers (3,498 miles / 3,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 14:11 in Kigali, it's 16:41 in Sharana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,481 feet between the two airports. Sharana Airstrip sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sharana (OAS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 234° (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 Sharana Airstrip (OAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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