KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,033 km
3,127 miles
SEY
Selibaby
Mauritania
Distance
5,033 km
3,127 mi / 2,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SEY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Selibaby Airport
IATA Code KGL SEY
ICAO Code HRYR GQNS
City Kigali Selibaby
Country Rwanda Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 4,859 ft 219 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 15.180000, -12.210000

Kigali (KGL) to Selibaby (SEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Selibaby Airport (SEY) in Selibaby, Mauritania is 5,033 kilometers (3,127 miles / 2,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:20 in Kigali, it's 19:20 in Selibaby.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,640 feet between the two airports. Selibaby Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Selibaby (SEY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 109° (east 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 Selibaby Airport (SEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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