KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,715 km
2,930 miles
WYE
Yengema
Sierra Leone
Distance
4,715 km
2,930 mi / 2,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL WYE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Yengema Airport
IATA Code KGL WYE
ICAO Code HRYR GFYE
City Kigali Yengema
Country Rwanda Sierra Leone
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Freetown
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 8.610000, -11.050000

Kigali (KGL) to Yengema (WYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Yengema Airport (WYE) in Yengema, Sierra Leone is 4,715 kilometers (2,930 miles / 2,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:21 in Kigali, it's 19:21 in Yengema.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,559 feet between the two airports. Yengema Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Yengema (WYE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 103° (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 Yengema Airport (WYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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