KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,702 km
2,300 miles
XZA
Zabre
Burkina Faso
Distance
3,702 km
2,300 mi / 1,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL XZA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Zabre Airport
IATA Code KGL XZA
ICAO Code HRYR DFEZ
City Kigali Zabre
Country Rwanda Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,859 ft 886 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 11.170000, -0.620000

Kigali (KGL) to Zabre (XZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Zabre Airport (XZA) in Zabre, Burkina Faso is 3,702 kilometers (2,300 miles / 1,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 20:31 in Kigali, it's 18:31 in Zabre.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,973 feet between the two airports. Zabre Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Zabre (XZA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 111° (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 Zabre Airport (XZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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