KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,855 km
3,017 miles
KNZ
Kenieba
Mali
Distance
4,855 km
3,017 mi / 2,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KNZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kenieba Airport
IATA Code KGL KNZ
ICAO Code HRYR GAKA
City Kigali Kenieba
Country Rwanda Mali
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Bamako
Elevation 4,859 ft 449 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 12.830000, -11.250000

Kigali (KGL) to Kenieba (KNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kenieba Airport (KNZ) in Kenieba, Mali is 4,855 kilometers (3,017 miles / 2,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 Mali. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:31 in Kigali, it's 13:31 in Kenieba.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,410 feet between the two airports. Kenieba Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kenieba (KNZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). 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 Kenieba Airport (KNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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