# Distance from Asmara (ASM) to Kigali (KGL)

> 2,148 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,148 km / 1,335 mi / 1,160 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 207° (south southwest)
- **Return heading**: 26° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Eritrea) → Rwanda
- **Time difference**: -1h (When it's 16:24 in Asmara, it's 15:24 in Kigali)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,802 ft (KGL is lower than ASM)

## Airports

### [Asmara International Airport (ASM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/asm-asmara-asmara-international-airport/1ef266de-eba3-6f4c-854f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Asmara, Eritrea
- ICAO: HHAS
- Timezone: Africa/Asmara
- Coordinates: 15.290000, 38.910000
- Elevation: 7,661 ft

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 16:24 in Asmara, it's 15:24 in Kigali.

## Related

- [Asmara International Airport (ASM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/asm-asmara-asmara-international-airport/1ef266de-eba3-6f4c-854f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)