KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,938 km
3,069 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
4,938 km
3,069 mi / 2,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL XBJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code KGL XBJ
ICAO Code HRYR OIMB
City Kigali Birjand
Country Rwanda Iran
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Tehran
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 32.900000, 59.270000

Kigali (KGL) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 4,938 kilometers (3,069 miles / 2,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Iran. 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 13:23 in Kigali, it's 14:53 in Birjand.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 224° (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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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