EYS
Eliye Springs
Kenya
868 km
539 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
868 km
539 mi / 469 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
228°
southwest

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EYS KGL
Airport Name Eliye Springs Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code EYS KGL
ICAO Code HKES HRYR
City Eliye Springs Kigali
Country Kenya Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,395 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 3.220000, 35.970000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Eliye Springs (EYS) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) in Eliye Springs, Kenya to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 868 kilometers (539 miles / 469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Kenya with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:50 in Eliye Springs, it's 12:50 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,464 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Eliye Springs Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Eliye Springs (EYS) follows a heading of 48° (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 Eliye Springs Airport (EYS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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