KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,580 km
1,603 miles
SYE
Sadah
Yemen
Distance
2,580 km
1,603 mi / 1,393 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL SYE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sadah Airport
IATA Code KGL SYE
ICAO Code HRYR OYSH
City Kigali Sadah
Country Rwanda Yemen
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Aden
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 16.970000, 43.730000

Kigali (KGL) to Sadah (SYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sadah Airport (SYE) in Sadah, Yemen is 2,580 kilometers (1,603 miles / 1,393 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Yemen. 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 15:34 in Kigali, it's 16:34 in Sadah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,079 feet between the two airports. Sadah 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 Sadah (SYE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 217° (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 Sadah Airport (SYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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