KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,491 km
3,412 miles
RAK
Marrakech
Morocco
Distance
5,491 km
3,412 mi / 2,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RAK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Menara Airport
IATA Code KGL RAK
ICAO Code HRYR GMMX
City Kigali Marrakech
Country Rwanda Morocco
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,545 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 31.610000, -8.040000

Kigali (KGL) to Marrakech (RAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Menara Airport (RAK) in Marrakech, Morocco is 5,491 kilometers (3,412 miles / 2,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:23 in Kigali, it's 18:23 in Marrakech.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,314 feet between the two airports. Menara Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Marrakech (RAK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 126° (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 Menara Airport (RAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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