KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,482 km
1,543 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
2,482 km
1,543 mi / 1,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL SAH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code KGL SAH
ICAO Code HRYR OYSN
City Kigali Sana'a
Country Rwanda Yemen
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Aden
Elevation 4,859 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 15.480000, 44.220000

Kigali (KGL) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 2,482 kilometers (1,543 miles / 1,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Yemen. 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 17:09 in Kigali, it's 18:09 in Sana'a.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,357 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 220° (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 Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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