AHB
Abha
Saudi Arabia
2,632 km
1,636 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,632 km
1,636 mi / 1,421 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
213°
south southwest

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AHB KGL
Airport Name Abha Regional Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AHB KGL
ICAO Code OEAB HRYR
City Abha Kigali
Country Saudi Arabia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Kigali
Elevation 6,858 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 18.240000, 42.660000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Abha (AHB) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Abha Regional Airport (AHB) in Abha, Saudi Arabia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,632 kilometers (1,636 miles / 1,421 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:19 in Abha, it's 07:19 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,999 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits lower than Abha Regional Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Abha (AHB) follows a heading of 31° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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