KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,972 km
3,089 miles
THT
Tamchakett
Mauritania
Distance
4,972 km
3,089 mi / 2,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL THT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tamchakett Airport
IATA Code KGL THT
ICAO Code HRYR GQNT
City Kigali Tamchakett
Country Rwanda Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 4,859 ft 620 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 17.230000, -10.820000

Kigali (KGL) to Tamchakett (THT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tamchakett Airport (THT) in Tamchakett, Mauritania is 4,972 kilometers (3,089 miles / 2,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:55 in Kigali, it's 16:55 in Tamchakett.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,239 feet between the two airports. Tamchakett Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tamchakett (THT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 111° (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 Tamchakett Airport (THT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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