ALG
Algiers
Algeria
5,121 km
3,182 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,121 km
3,182 mi / 2,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ALG KGL
Airport Name Houari Boumediene Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ALG KGL
ICAO Code DAAG HRYR
City Algiers Kigali
Country Algeria Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Kigali
Elevation 82 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 36.690000, 3.220000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Algiers (ALG) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) in Algiers, Algeria to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,121 kilometers (3,182 miles / 2,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:55 in Algiers, it's 07:55 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,777 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Houari Boumediene Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Algiers (ALG) follows a heading of 330° (north 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 Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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