KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,830 km
2,380 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,830 km
2,380 mi / 2,068 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL QJB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code KGL QJB
ICAO Code HRYR OEJB
City Kigali Jubail
Country Rwanda Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,859 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 27.040000, 49.410000

Kigali (KGL) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 3,830 kilometers (2,380 miles / 2,068 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 12:29 in Kigali, it's 13:29 in Jubail.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,833 feet between the two airports. Jubail Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Jubail (QJB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 216° (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 Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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