KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,134 km
3,190 miles
ZXT
Baku
Azerbaijan
Distance
5,134 km
3,190 mi / 2,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL ZXT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Zabrat Airport
IATA Code KGL ZXT
ICAO Code HRYR UBTT
City Kigali Baku
Country Rwanda Azerbaijan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Baku
Elevation 4,859 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 40.500000, 49.980000

Kigali (KGL) to Baku (ZXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Zabrat Airport (ZXT) in Baku, Azerbaijan is 5,134 kilometers (3,190 miles / 2,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Azerbaijan. 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 00:16 in Kigali, it's 02:16 in Baku.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,767 feet between the two airports. Zabrat Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Baku (ZXT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 208° (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 Zabrat Airport (ZXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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