KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,161 km
3,207 miles
MAX
Matam
Senegal
Distance
5,161 km
3,207 mi / 2,786 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MAX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ouro Sogui Airport
IATA Code KGL MAX
ICAO Code HRYR GOSM
City Kigali Matam
Country Rwanda Senegal
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Dakar
Elevation 4,859 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 15.590000, -13.320000

Kigali (KGL) to Matam (MAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) in Matam, Senegal is 5,161 kilometers (3,207 miles / 2,786 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:48 in Kigali, it's 18:48 in Matam.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,774 feet between the two airports. Ouro Sogui Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Matam (MAX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 108° (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 Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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