KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,032 km
1,263 miles
TES
Tessenei
Eritrea
Distance
2,032 km
1,263 mi / 1,097 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TES
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tessenei Airport
IATA Code KGL TES
ICAO Code HRYR HHTS
City Kigali Tessenei
Country Rwanda Eritrea
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Asmara
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,018 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 15.120000, 36.680000

Kigali (KGL) to Tessenei (TES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tessenei Airport (TES) in Tessenei, Eritrea is 2,032 kilometers (1,263 miles / 1,097 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:05 in Kigali, it's 20:05 in Tessenei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,841 feet between the two airports. Tessenei Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tessenei (TES) 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 Tessenei Airport (TES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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