CJL
Chitral
Pakistan
6,028 km
3,746 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,028 km
3,746 mi / 3,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Karachi
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CJL KGL
Airport Name Chitral Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CJL KGL
ICAO Code OPCH HRYR
City Chitral Kigali
Country Pakistan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Karachi Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,920 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 35.890000, 71.800000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Chitral (CJL) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chitral Airport (CJL) in Chitral, Pakistan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,028 kilometers (3,746 miles / 3,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 Pakistan 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 06:13 in Chitral, it's 03:13 in Kigali. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Chitral (CJL) follows a heading of 42° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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