KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,852 km
1,772 miles
SHW
Sharurah Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,852 km
1,772 mi / 1,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
40°
northeast

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KGL SHW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sharurah Airport
IATA Code KGL SHW
ICAO Code HRYR OESH
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,363 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 17.470000, 47.120000

Kigali (KGL) to Sharurah Airport (SHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sharurah Airport (SHW) in Sharurah Airport, Saudi Arabia is 2,852 kilometers (1,772 miles / 1,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 16:43 in Kigali, it's 17:43 in Sharurah Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,496 feet between the two airports. Sharurah Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sharurah Airport (SHW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 222° (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 Sharurah Airport (SHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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