GMD
Ben Slimane
Morocco
5,565 km
3,458 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,565 km
3,458 mi / 3,005 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Casablanca
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GMD KGL
Airport Name Ben Slimane Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GMD KGL
ICAO Code GMMB HRYR
City Ben Slimane Kigali
Country Morocco Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Casablanca Africa/Kigali
Elevation 627 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 33.660000, -7.220000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Ben Slimane (GMD) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) in Ben Slimane, Morocco to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,565 kilometers (3,458 miles / 3,005 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:09 in Ben Slimane, it's 15:09 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,232 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Ben Slimane Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Ben Slimane (GMD) follows a heading of 319° (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 Ben Slimane Airport (GMD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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