GIZ
Jizan
Saudi Arabia
2,504 km
1,556 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,504 km
1,556 mi / 1,352 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GIZ KGL
Airport Name Jizan Regional Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GIZ KGL
ICAO Code OEGN HRYR
City Jizan Kigali
Country Saudi Arabia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Africa/Kigali
Elevation 20 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 16.900000, 42.590000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Jizan (GIZ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) in Jizan, Saudi Arabia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,504 kilometers (1,556 miles / 1,352 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Saudi Arabia 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 14:07 in Jizan, it's 13:07 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,839 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Jizan Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Jizan (GIZ) follows a heading of 33° (north 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 Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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