KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,984 km
2,476 miles
OUG
Ouahigouya
Burkina Faso
Distance
3,984 km
2,476 mi / 2,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
297°
west northwest

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KGL OUG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ouahigouya Airport
IATA Code KGL OUG
ICAO Code HRYR DFCC
City Kigali Ouahigouya
Country Rwanda Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,106 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 13.570000, -2.420000

Kigali (KGL) to Ouahigouya (OUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ouahigouya Airport (OUG) in Ouahigouya, Burkina Faso is 3,984 kilometers (2,476 miles / 2,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:38 in Kigali, it's 10:38 in Ouahigouya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,753 feet between the two airports. Ouahigouya Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Ouahigouya (OUG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 113° (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 Ouahigouya Airport (OUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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