ANK
Ankara
Turkey
4,669 km
2,901 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,669 km
2,901 mi / 2,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

ANK KGL
Airport Name Etimesgut Air Base Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ANK KGL
ICAO Code LTAD HRYR
City Ankara Kigali
Country Turkey Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,653 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 39.950000, 32.690000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Ankara (ANK) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Etimesgut Air Base (ANK) in Ankara, Turkey to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,669 kilometers (2,901 miles / 2,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 Turkey 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 23:05 in Ankara, it's 22:05 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,206 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Etimesgut Air Base.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Ankara (ANK) follows a heading of 3° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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