DYU
Dushanbe
Tajikistan
5,997 km
3,726 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,997 km
3,726 mi / 3,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Dushanbe
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

DYU KGL
Airport Name Dushanbe Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DYU KGL
ICAO Code UTDD HRYR
City Dushanbe Kigali
Country Tajikistan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Dushanbe Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,575 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 38.540000, 68.830000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Dushanbe (DYU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dushanbe Airport (DYU) in Dushanbe, Tajikistan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,997 kilometers (3,726 miles / 3,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Tajikistan 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 14:16 in Dushanbe, it's 11:16 in Kigali. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,284 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Dushanbe Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Dushanbe (DYU) follows a heading of 37° (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 Dushanbe Airport (DYU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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