KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,955 km
2,457 miles
KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
Distance
3,955 km
2,457 mi / 2,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL KWI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kuwait International Airport
IATA Code KGL KWI
ICAO Code HRYR OKKK
City Kigali Kuwait City
Country Rwanda Kuwait
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kuwait
Elevation 4,859 ft 206 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 29.230000, 47.980000

Kigali (KGL) to Kuwait City (KWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait is 3,955 kilometers (2,457 miles / 2,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 Kuwait. 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 09:07 in Kigali, it's 10:07 in Kuwait City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,653 feet between the two airports. Kuwait International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kuwait City (KWI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 212° (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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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