KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,418 km
2,745 miles
KIK
Kirkuk
Iraq
Distance
4,418 km
2,745 mi / 2,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL KIK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kirkuk Air Base
IATA Code KGL KIK
ICAO Code HRYR ORKK
City Kigali Kirkuk
Country Rwanda Iraq
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,061 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 35.470000, 44.350000

Kigali (KGL) to Kirkuk (KIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) in Kirkuk, Iraq is 4,418 kilometers (2,745 miles / 2,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Iraq. 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 10:44 in Kigali, it's 11:44 in Kirkuk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,798 feet between the two airports. Kirkuk Air Base sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kirkuk (KIK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 203° (south 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 Kirkuk Air Base (KIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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