KEN
Kenema
Sierra Leone
4,712 km
2,928 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,712 km
2,928 mi / 2,544 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Freetown
Heading
102°
east southeast

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KEN KGL
Airport Name Kenema Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KEN KGL
ICAO Code GFKE HRYR
City Kenema Kigali
Country Sierra Leone Rwanda
Timezone Africa/Freetown Africa/Kigali
Elevation 485 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 7.890000, -11.180000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kenema (KEN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kenema Airport (KEN) in Kenema, Sierra Leone to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,712 kilometers (2,928 miles / 2,544 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Sierra Leone with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:43 in Kenema, it's 02:43 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,374 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kenema Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kenema (KEN) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kenema Airport (KEN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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