GUW
Atyrau
Kazakhstan
5,854 km
3,637 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,854 km
3,637 mi / 3,161 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Asia/Oral
Heading
208°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GUW KGL
Airport Name Atyrau International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GUW KGL
ICAO Code UATG HRYR
City Atyrau Kigali
Country Kazakhstan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Oral Africa/Kigali
Elevation -72 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 47.120000, 51.820000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Atyrau (GUW) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atyrau International Airport (GUW) in Atyrau, Kazakhstan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,854 kilometers (3,637 miles / 3,161 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 14:11 in Atyrau, it's 11:11 in Kigali. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,931 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Atyrau International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Atyrau (GUW) follows a heading of 18° (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 Atyrau International Airport (GUW) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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