# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Khwahan (KWH)

> 6,046 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 6,046 km / 3,757 mi / 3,265 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 39° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 232° (southwest)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Afghanistan
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Asia
- **Time difference**: +2.5h (When it's 02:20 in Kigali, it's 04:50 in Khwahan)
- **Elevation difference**: 1,266 ft (KWH is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Khwahan Airport (KWH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwh-khwahan-khwahan-airport/1ef266df-78a7-6894-9ff3-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Khwahan, Afghanistan
- ICAO: OAHN
- Timezone: Asia/Kabul
- Coordinates: 37.880000, 70.220000
- Elevation: 3,593 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 02:20 in Kigali, it's 04:50 in Khwahan.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Khwahan Airport (KWH)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kwh-khwahan-khwahan-airport/1ef266df-78a7-6894-9ff3-06bb2780ed98)
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