ABS
Abu Simbel
Egypt
2,712 km
1,685 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,712 km
1,685 mi / 1,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
184°
south

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ABS KGL
Airport Name Abu Simbel Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ABS KGL
ICAO Code HEBL HRYR
City Abu Simbel Kigali
Country Egypt Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Cairo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 616 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 22.380000, 31.610000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Abu Simbel (ABS) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) in Abu Simbel, Egypt to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,712 kilometers (1,685 miles / 1,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 02:40 in Abu Simbel, it's 02:40 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,243 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Abu Simbel Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Abu Simbel (ABS) follows a heading of 3° (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 Abu Simbel Airport (ABS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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