AKH
Prince Sultan Air Base
Saudi Arabia
3,454 km
2,146 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
3,454 km
2,146 mi / 1,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
215°
southwest

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Airport Comparison

AKH KGL
Airport Name Prince Sultan Air Base Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AKH KGL
ICAO Code OEPS HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Saudi Arabia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,651 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 24.060000, 47.580000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) in Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 3,454 kilometers (2,146 miles / 1,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 00:28 in Prince Sultan Air Base, it's 23:28 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,208 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Prince Sultan Air Base.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) follows a heading of 32° (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 Prince Sultan Air Base (AKH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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