KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,073 km
2,531 miles
KIH
Kish Island
Iran
Distance
4,073 km
2,531 mi / 2,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
37°
northeast

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KGL KIH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kish International Airport
IATA Code KGL KIH
ICAO Code HRYR OIBK
City Kigali Kish Island
Country Rwanda Iran
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Tehran
Elevation 4,859 ft 101 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 26.530000, 53.980000

Kigali (KGL) to Kish Island (KIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kish International Airport (KIH) in Kish Island, Iran is 4,073 kilometers (2,531 miles / 2,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Rwanda with Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:05 in Kigali, it's 09:35 in Kish Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,758 feet between the two airports. Kish International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kish Island (KIH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 223° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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