KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,486 km
2,166 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,486 km
2,166 mi / 1,882 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL RUH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code KGL RUH
ICAO Code HRYR OERK
City Kigali Riyadh
Country Rwanda Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 24.960000, 46.700000

Kigali (KGL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,486 kilometers (2,166 miles / 1,882 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 13:04 in Kigali, it's 14:04 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,810 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 213° (south 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 King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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