ASA
Asab
Eritrea
2,168 km
1,347 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,168 km
1,347 mi / 1,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
220°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ASA KGL
Airport Name Assab International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ASA KGL
ICAO Code HHSB HRYR
City Asab Kigali
Country Eritrea Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Asmara Africa/Kigali
Elevation 46 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Asab (ASA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,168 kilometers (1,347 miles / 1,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 220°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:06 in Asab, it's 04:06 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,813 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Assab International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Asab (ASA) follows a heading of 39° (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 Assab International Airport (ASA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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