IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
6,799 km
4,225 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,799 km
4,225 mi / 3,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bishkek
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

IKU KGL
Airport Name Issyk-Kul International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IKU KGL
ICAO Code UCFL HRYR
City Tamchy Kigali
Country Kyrgyzstan Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Bishkek Africa/Kigali
Elevation 5,426 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 42.590000, 76.710000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Tamchy (IKU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,799 kilometers (4,225 miles / 3,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Kyrgyzstan 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 09:23 in Tamchy, it's 05:23 in Kigali. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Tamchy (IKU) follows a heading of 38° (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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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