ASI
Ascension Island
SH
4,975 km
3,091 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,975 km
3,091 mi / 2,686 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
85°
east

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ASI KGL
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ASI KGL
ICAO Code FHAW HRYR
City Ascension Island Kigali
Country SH Rwanda
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena Africa/Kigali
Elevation 278 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,975 kilometers (3,091 miles / 2,686 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:58 in Ascension Island, it's 06:58 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,581 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than RAF Ascension Island.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 261° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Ascension Island (ASI) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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