AJJ
Akjoujt
Mauritania
5,422 km
3,369 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,422 km
3,369 mi / 2,928 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
111°
east southeast

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AJJ KGL
Airport Name Akjoujt Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AJJ KGL
ICAO Code GQNJ HRYR
City Akjoujt Kigali
Country Mauritania Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Africa/Kigali
Elevation 403 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 19.730000, -14.380000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Akjoujt (AJJ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) in Akjoujt, Mauritania to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,422 kilometers (3,369 miles / 2,928 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:12 in Akjoujt, it's 11:12 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,456 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Akjoujt Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Akjoujt (AJJ) follows a heading of 299° (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 Akjoujt Airport (AJJ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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