JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
2,081 km
1,293 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
2,081 km
1,293 mi / 1,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Djibouti
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JIB KGL
Airport Name Djibouti-Ambouli Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code JIB KGL
ICAO Code HDAM HRYR
City Djibouti City Kigali
Country Djibouti Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Djibouti Africa/Kigali
Elevation 49 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 11.550000, 43.160000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Djibouti City (JIB) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 2,081 kilometers (1,293 miles / 1,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Djibouti with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:24 in Djibouti City, it's 22:24 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,810 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Djibouti-Ambouli Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Djibouti City (JIB) follows a heading of 43° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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