KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,811 km
2,368 miles
TLV
Tel Aviv
Israel
Distance
3,811 km
2,368 mi / 2,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL TLV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ben Gurion International Airport
IATA Code KGL TLV
ICAO Code HRYR LLBG
City Kigali Tel Aviv
Country Rwanda Israel
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 4,859 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 32.010000, 34.890000

Kigali (KGL) to Tel Aviv (TLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in Tel Aviv, Israel is 3,811 kilometers (2,368 miles / 2,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 Israel. 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 13:04 in Kigali, it's 13:04 in Tel Aviv.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,724 feet between the two airports. Ben Gurion International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tel Aviv (TLV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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