IQA
Hit
Iraq
4,180 km
2,597 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,180 km
2,597 mi / 2,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

IQA KGL
Airport Name Al Asad Air Base Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IQA KGL
ICAO Code ORAA HRYR
City Hit Kigali
Country Iraq Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Africa/Kigali
Elevation 618 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 33.790000, 42.440000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Hit (IQA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Asad Air Base (IQA) in Hit, Iraq to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,180 kilometers (2,597 miles / 2,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 Iraq 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 03:03 in Hit, it's 02:03 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,241 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Al Asad Air Base.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Hit (IQA) 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 Al Asad Air Base (IQA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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