GNJ
Ganja
Azerbaijan
5,024 km
3,122 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,024 km
3,122 mi / 2,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Asia/Baku
Heading
203°
south southwest

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GNJ KGL
Airport Name Ganja Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GNJ KGL
ICAO Code UBBG HRYR
City Ganja Kigali
Country Azerbaijan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Baku Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,086 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 40.740000, 46.320000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Ganja (GNJ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ganja Airport (GNJ) in Ganja, Azerbaijan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,024 kilometers (3,122 miles / 2,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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 Azerbaijan 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 22:45 in Ganja, it's 20:45 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,773 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Ganja Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Ganja (GNJ) follows a heading of 17° (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 Ganja Airport (GNJ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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