ATB
Atbara
Sudan
2,230 km
1,386 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,230 km
1,386 mi / 1,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Khartoum
Heading
191°
south southwest

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ATB KGL
Airport Name Atbara Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ATB KGL
ICAO Code HSAT HRYR
City Atbara Kigali
Country Sudan Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Khartoum Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,181 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 17.710000, 34.060000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Atbara (ATB) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atbara Airport (ATB) in Atbara, Sudan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,230 kilometers (1,386 miles / 1,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south southwest at a heading of 191°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:24 in Atbara, it's 02:24 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,678 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Atbara Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Atbara (ATB) follows a heading of 11° (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 Atbara Airport (ATB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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