KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,917 km
2,434 miles
XIJ
Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Kuwait
Distance
3,917 km
2,434 mi / 2,115 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL XIJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base
IATA Code KGL XIJ
ICAO Code HRYR OKAJ
City Kigali Ahmed Al Jaber AB
Country Rwanda Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,859 ft 409 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 28.930000, 47.790000

Kigali (KGL) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 3,917 kilometers (2,434 miles / 2,115 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Kuwait. 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 02:35 in Kigali, it's 03:35 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,450 feet between the two airports. Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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