KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,435 km
2,756 miles
SFQ
Sanliurfa
Turkey
Distance
4,435 km
2,756 mi / 2,395 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL SFQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sanliurfa Airport
IATA Code KGL SFQ
ICAO Code HRYR LTCH
City Kigali Sanliurfa
Country Rwanda Turkey
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,483 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 37.090000, 38.850000

Kigali (KGL) to Sanliurfa (SFQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) in Sanliurfa, Turkey is 4,435 kilometers (2,756 miles / 2,395 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 Turkey. 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 23:57 in Kigali, it's 00:57 in Sanliurfa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,376 feet between the two airports. Sanliurfa Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sanliurfa (SFQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 194° (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 Sanliurfa Airport (SFQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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