KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,075 km
3,153 miles
SMY
Simenti
Senegal
Distance
5,075 km
3,153 mi / 2,740 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SMY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Simenti Airport
IATA Code KGL SMY
ICAO Code HRYR GOTS
City Kigali Simenti
Country Rwanda Senegal
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dakar
Elevation 4,859 ft 171 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 13.050000, -13.300000

Kigali (KGL) to Simenti (SMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Simenti Airport (SMY) in Simenti, Senegal is 5,075 kilometers (3,153 miles / 2,740 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:55 in Kigali, it's 05:55 in Simenti.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,688 feet between the two airports. Simenti Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Simenti (SMY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 106° (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 Simenti Airport (SMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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