KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,833 km
1,760 miles
SEZ
Mahe Island
Seychelles
Distance
2,833 km
1,760 mi / 1,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
97°
east

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KGL SEZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Seychelles International Airport
IATA Code KGL SEZ
ICAO Code HRYR FSIA
City Kigali Mahe Island
Country Rwanda Seychelles
Timezone Africa/Kigali Indian/Mahe
Elevation 4,859 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -4.670000, 55.520000

Kigali (KGL) to Mahe Island (SEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) in Mahe Island, Seychelles is 2,833 kilometers (1,760 miles / 1,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:46 in Kigali, it's 17:46 in Mahe Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,849 feet between the two airports. Seychelles International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mahe Island (SEZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 275° (west). 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 Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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