ISU
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
4,461 km
2,772 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,461 km
2,772 mi / 2,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
204°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

ISU KGL
Airport Name Sulaymaniyah International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ISU KGL
ICAO Code ORSU HRYR
City Sulaymaniyah Kigali
Country Iraq Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Baghdad Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,494 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 35.560000, 45.320000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,461 kilometers (2,772 miles / 2,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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 18:31 in Sulaymaniyah, it's 17:31 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,365 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Sulaymaniyah International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU) follows a heading of 19° (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 Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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