KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,064 km
2,526 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
4,064 km
2,526 mi / 2,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NJF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code KGL NJF
ICAO Code HRYR ORNI
City Kigali Najaf
Country Rwanda Iraq
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 4,859 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 31.990000, 44.400000

Kigali (KGL) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 4,064 kilometers (2,526 miles / 2,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Iraq. 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 11:10 in Kigali, it's 12:10 in Najaf.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,756 feet between the two airports. Al Najaf International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Najaf (NJF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 204° (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 Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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