KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,292 km
803 miles
SXU
Soddu
Ethiopia
Distance
1,292 km
803 mi / 697 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
41°
northeast

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KGL SXU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Soddu Airport
IATA Code KGL SXU
ICAO Code HRYR HASD
City Kigali Soddu
Country Rwanda Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 4,859 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 6.820000, 37.750000

Kigali (KGL) to Soddu (SXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Soddu Airport (SXU) in Soddu, Ethiopia is 1,292 kilometers (803 miles / 697 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Ethiopia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:45 in Kigali, it's 06:45 in Soddu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,541 feet between the two airports. Soddu Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Soddu (SXU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 221° (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 Soddu Airport (SXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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