KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,180 km
733 miles
WJR
Wajir
Kenya
Distance
1,180 km
733 mi / 637 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL WJR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Wajir Airport
IATA Code KGL WJR
ICAO Code HRYR HKWJ
City Kigali Wajir
Country Rwanda Kenya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,859 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 1.730000, 40.090000

Kigali (KGL) to Wajir (WJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Wajir Airport (WJR) in Wajir, Kenya is 1,180 kilometers (733 miles / 637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Kenya. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:08 in Kigali, it's 23:08 in Wajir.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,089 feet between the two airports. Wajir Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Wajir (WJR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 250° (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 Wajir Airport (WJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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