KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,971 km
3,710 miles
TLB
Tarbela
Pakistan
Distance
5,971 km
3,710 mi / 3,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
44°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TLB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tarbela Dam Airport
IATA Code KGL TLB
ICAO Code HRYR OPTA
City Kigali Tarbela
Country Rwanda Pakistan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Karachi
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 33.990000, 72.610000

Kigali (KGL) to Tarbela (TLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) in Tarbela, Pakistan is 5,971 kilometers (3,710 miles / 3,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 44°.

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 Pakistan. 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 00:41 in Kigali, it's 03:41 in Tarbela. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,745 feet between the two airports. Tarbela Dam Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tarbela (TLB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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