KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,989 km
1,857 miles
WAE
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
2,989 km
1,857 mi / 1,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL WAE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
IATA Code KGL WAE
ICAO Code HRYR OEWD
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,062 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 20.500000, 45.200000

Kigali (KGL) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 2,989 kilometers (1,857 miles / 1,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 16:23 in Kigali, it's 17:23 in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,797 feet between the two airports. Wadi Al Dawasir Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 215° (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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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