KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,801 km
2,362 miles
TMQ
Tambao
Burkina Faso
Distance
3,801 km
2,362 mi / 2,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL TMQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tambao Airport
IATA Code KGL TMQ
ICAO Code HRYR DFEM
City Kigali Tambao
Country Rwanda Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,859 ft 820 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 14.800000, 0.050000

Kigali (KGL) to Tambao (TMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tambao Airport (TMQ) in Tambao, Burkina Faso is 3,801 kilometers (2,362 miles / 2,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:46 in Kigali, it's 12:46 in Tambao.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,039 feet between the two airports. Tambao Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tambao (TMQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 117° (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 Tambao Airport (TMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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