KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,930 km
2,442 miles
XDJ
Djibo
Burkina Faso
Distance
3,930 km
2,442 mi / 2,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL XDJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Djibo Airport
IATA Code KGL XDJ
ICAO Code HRYR DFCJ
City Kigali Djibo
Country Rwanda Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,001 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 14.100000, -1.630000

Kigali (KGL) to Djibo (XDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Djibo Airport (XDJ) in Djibo, Burkina Faso is 3,930 kilometers (2,442 miles / 2,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:31 in Kigali, it's 13:31 in Djibo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,858 feet between the two airports. Djibo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Djibo (XDJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 115° (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 Djibo Airport (XDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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