KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,739 km
3,566 miles
VIL
Dakhla
EH
Distance
5,739 km
3,566 mi / 3,099 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL VIL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Dakhla Airport
IATA Code KGL VIL
ICAO Code HRYR GMMH
City Kigali Dakhla
Country Rwanda EH
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 4,859 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 23.720000, -15.930000

Kigali (KGL) to Dakhla (VIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Dakhla Airport (VIL) in Dakhla, EH is 5,739 kilometers (3,566 miles / 3,099 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:29 in Kigali, it's 22:29 in Dakhla.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,823 feet between the two airports. Dakhla Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Dakhla (VIL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 113° (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 Dakhla Airport (VIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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