KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,245 km
2,637 miles
TIP
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
4,245 km
2,637 mi / 2,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL TIP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tripoli International Airport
IATA Code KGL TIP
ICAO Code HRYR HLLT
City Kigali Tripoli
Country Rwanda Libya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 4,859 ft 263 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 32.660000, 13.160000

Kigali (KGL) to Tripoli (TIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tripoli International Airport (TIP) in Tripoli, Libya is 4,245 kilometers (2,637 miles / 2,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:10 in Kigali, it's 16:10 in Tripoli.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,596 feet between the two airports. Tripoli International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tripoli (TIP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 152° (south 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 Tripoli International Airport (TIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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