KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,111 km
2,555 miles
KYE
Tripoli
Lebanon
Distance
4,111 km
2,555 mi / 2,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

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KGL KYE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rene Mouawad Air Base
IATA Code KGL KYE
ICAO Code HRYR OLKA
City Kigali Tripoli
Country Rwanda Lebanon
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Beirut
Elevation 4,859 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 34.590000, 36.010000

Kigali (KGL) to Tripoli (KYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) in Tripoli, Lebanon is 4,111 kilometers (2,555 miles / 2,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Lebanon. 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 05:25 in Kigali, it's 05:25 in Tripoli.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,784 feet between the two airports. Rene Mouawad Air Base sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tripoli (KYE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 190° (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 Rene Mouawad Air Base (KYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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