ABV
Abuja
Nigeria
2,814 km
1,749 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,814 km
1,749 mi / 1,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Lagos
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ABV KGL
Airport Name Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ABV KGL
ICAO Code DNAA HRYR
City Abuja Kigali
Country Nigeria Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Lagos Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,123 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 9.010000, 7.260000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Abuja (ABV) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) in Abuja, Nigeria to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,814 kilometers (1,749 miles / 1,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:31 in Abuja, it's 21:31 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,736 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Abuja (ABV) follows a heading of 296° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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