ELG
El Golea Airport
Algeria
4,630 km
2,877 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,630 km
2,877 mi / 2,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Algiers
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ELG KGL
Airport Name El Golea Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ELG KGL
ICAO Code DAUE HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Algeria Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Algiers Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,306 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 30.570000, 2.860000 -1.970000, 30.140000

El Golea Airport (ELG) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Golea Airport (ELG) in El Golea Airport, Algeria to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,630 kilometers (2,877 miles / 2,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:00 in El Golea Airport, it's 06:00 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,553 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than El Golea Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to El Golea Airport (ELG) follows a heading of 324° (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 El Golea Airport (ELG) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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