AAC
El Arish
Egypt
3,695 km
2,296 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
3,695 km
2,296 mi / 1,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

AAC KGL
Airport Name El Arish International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AAC KGL
ICAO Code HEAR HRYR
City El Arish Kigali
Country Egypt Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 121 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 -1.970000, 30.140000

El Arish (AAC) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 3,695 kilometers (2,296 miles / 1,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 Egypt with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:26 in El Arish, it's 13:26 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,738 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than El Arish International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 6° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Arish International Airport (AAC) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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