KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,955 km
2,457 miles
KSW
Kiryat Shmona
Israel
Distance
3,955 km
2,457 mi / 2,135 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL KSW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kiryat Shmona Airport
IATA Code KGL KSW
ICAO Code HRYR LLKS
City Kigali Kiryat Shmona
Country Rwanda Israel
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 4,859 ft 381 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 33.220000, 35.600000

Kigali (KGL) to Kiryat Shmona (KSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW) in Kiryat Shmona, Israel is 3,955 kilometers (2,457 miles / 2,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Rwanda with Israel. 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 04:16 in Kigali, it's 04:16 in Kiryat Shmona.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,478 feet between the two airports. Kiryat Shmona Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kiryat Shmona (KSW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 Kiryat Shmona Airport (KSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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