IKA
Tehran
Iran
4,697 km
2,918 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,697 km
2,918 mi / 2,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

IKA KGL
Airport Name Imam Khomeini International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IKA KGL
ICAO Code OIIE HRYR
City Tehran Kigali
Country Iran Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Tehran Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,305 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 35.420000, 51.150000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Tehran (IKA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) in Tehran, Iran to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,697 kilometers (2,918 miles / 2,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 Iran 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 23:53 in Tehran, it's 22:23 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,554 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Imam Khomeini International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Tehran (IKA) follows a heading of 26° (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 Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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