KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,831 km
2,380 miles
XKY
Kaya
Burkina Faso
Distance
3,831 km
2,380 mi / 2,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL XKY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kaya Airport
IATA Code KGL XKY
ICAO Code HRYR DFCA
City Kigali Kaya
Country Rwanda Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,859 ft 984 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 13.070000, -1.100000

Kigali (KGL) to Kaya (XKY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kaya Airport (XKY) in Kaya, Burkina Faso is 3,831 kilometers (2,380 miles / 2,069 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 06:22 in Kigali, it's 04:22 in Kaya.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,875 feet between the two airports. Kaya Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kaya (XKY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 114° (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 Kaya Airport (XKY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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