ALA
Almaty
Kazakhstan
6,869 km
4,268 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,869 km
4,268 mi / 3,709 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ALA KGL
Airport Name Almaty International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ALA KGL
ICAO Code UAAA HRYR
City Almaty Kigali
Country Kazakhstan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Almaty Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,238 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 43.350000, 77.040000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Almaty (ALA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Almaty International Airport (ALA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,869 kilometers (4,268 miles / 3,709 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 00:34 in Almaty, it's 21:34 in Kigali. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,621 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Almaty International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Almaty (ALA) follows a heading of 37° (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 Almaty International Airport (ALA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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