KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,939 km
2,448 miles
XGA
Gaoua
Burkina Faso
Distance
3,939 km
2,448 mi / 2,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL XGA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Gaoua Airport
IATA Code KGL XGA
ICAO Code HRYR DFOG
City Kigali Gaoua
Country Rwanda Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,859 ft 912 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 10.300000, -3.250000

Kigali (KGL) to Gaoua (XGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Gaoua Airport (XGA) in Gaoua, Burkina Faso is 3,939 kilometers (2,448 miles / 2,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 23:07 in Kigali, it's 21:07 in Gaoua.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,947 feet between the two airports. Gaoua Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Gaoua (XGA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 108° (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 Gaoua Airport (XGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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