BEY
Beirut
Lebanon
4,019 km
2,497 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,019 km
2,497 mi / 2,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Beirut
Heading
189°
south

Airport Comparison

BEY KGL
Airport Name Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BEY KGL
ICAO Code OLBA HRYR
City Beirut Kigali
Country Lebanon Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Beirut Africa/Kigali
Elevation 87 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 33.820000, 35.490000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Beirut (BEY) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) in Beirut, Lebanon to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,019 kilometers (2,497 miles / 2,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 Lebanon with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:31 in Beirut, it's 10:31 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,772 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Beirut (BEY) follows a heading of 8° (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 Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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