GAQ
Gao Airport
Mali
3,882 km
2,412 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
3,882 km
2,412 mi / 2,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Bamako
Heading
119°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

GAQ KGL
Airport Name Gao Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GAQ KGL
ICAO Code GAGO HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Mali Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Bamako Africa/Kigali
Elevation 870 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 16.250000, -0.010000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gao Airport (GAQ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 3,882 kilometers (2,412 miles / 2,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:27 in Gao Airport, it's 00:27 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,989 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gao Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gao Airport (GAQ) follows a heading of 303° (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 Gao Airport (GAQ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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