KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,102 km
2,549 miles
ZSS
Sassandra
Ivory Coast
Distance
4,102 km
2,549 mi / 2,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
281°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL ZSS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sassandra Airport
IATA Code KGL ZSS
ICAO Code HRYR DISS
City Kigali Sassandra
Country Rwanda Ivory Coast
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Abidjan
Elevation 4,859 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 4.930000, -6.130000

Kigali (KGL) to Sassandra (ZSS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sassandra Airport (ZSS) in Sassandra, Ivory Coast is 4,102 kilometers (2,549 miles / 2,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Ivory Coast. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:23 in Kigali, it's 18:23 in Sassandra.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,656 feet between the two airports. Sassandra Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sassandra (ZSS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Sassandra Airport (ZSS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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