KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,772 km
3,586 miles
PAJ
Parachinar
Pakistan
Distance
5,772 km
3,586 mi / 3,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL PAJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Parachinar Airport
IATA Code KGL PAJ
ICAO Code HRYR OPPC
City Kigali Parachinar
Country Rwanda Pakistan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Karachi
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,800 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 33.900000, 70.070000

Kigali (KGL) to Parachinar (PAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Parachinar Airport (PAJ) in Parachinar, Pakistan is 5,772 kilometers (3,586 miles / 3,117 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 Pakistan. 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 04:42 in Kigali, it's 07:42 in Parachinar. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Parachinar (PAJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 235° (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 Parachinar Airport (PAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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