EIY
Sapir
Israel
3,663 km
2,276 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
3,663 km
2,276 mi / 1,978 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Jerusalem
Heading
189°
south

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Airport Comparison

EIY KGL
Airport Name Ein Yahav Airfield Kigali International Airport
IATA Code EIY KGL
ICAO Code LLEY HRYR
City Sapir Kigali
Country Israel Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Jerusalem Africa/Kigali
Elevation -164 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 30.620000, 35.200000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Sapir (EIY) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) in Sapir, Israel to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 3,663 kilometers (2,276 miles / 1,978 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

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 Israel 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 13:23 in Sapir, it's 12:23 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,023 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Ein Yahav Airfield.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Sapir (EIY) 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 Ein Yahav Airfield (EIY) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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