COO
Cotonou
Benin
3,218 km
2,000 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
3,218 km
2,000 mi / 1,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Porto-Novo
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

COO KGL
Airport Name Cadjehoun Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code COO KGL
ICAO Code DBBB HRYR
City Cotonou Kigali
Country Benin Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 19 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 6.360000, 2.380000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Cotonou (COO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cadjehoun Airport (COO) in Cotonou, Benin to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 3,218 kilometers (2,000 miles / 1,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:31 in Cotonou, it's 05:31 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,840 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Cadjehoun Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Cotonou (COO) follows a heading of 287° (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 Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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