ATR
Atar
Mauritania
5,325 km
3,309 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,325 km
3,309 mi / 2,875 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Nouakchott
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ATR KGL
Airport Name Atar International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ATR KGL
ICAO Code GQPA HRYR
City Atar Kigali
Country Mauritania Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Nouakchott Africa/Kigali
Elevation 734 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 20.510000, -13.040000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Atar (ATR) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atar International Airport (ATR) in Atar, Mauritania to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,325 kilometers (3,309 miles / 2,875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:48 in Atar, it's 04:48 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,125 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Atar International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Atar (ATR) follows a heading of 300° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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