KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,077 km
3,155 miles
TBS
Tbilisi
Georgia
Distance
5,077 km
3,155 mi / 2,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
15°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TBS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tbilisi International Airport
IATA Code KGL TBS
ICAO Code HRYR UGTB
City Kigali Tbilisi
Country Rwanda Georgia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,624 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 41.670000, 44.950000

Kigali (KGL) to Tbilisi (TBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) in Tbilisi, Georgia is 5,077 kilometers (3,155 miles / 2,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 Georgia. 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 00:37 in Kigali, it's 02:37 in Tbilisi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,235 feet between the two airports. Tbilisi International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tbilisi (TBS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 201° (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 Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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