KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,123 km
1,319 miles
OBC
Obock
Djibouti
Distance
2,123 km
1,319 mi / 1,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL OBC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Obock Airport
IATA Code KGL OBC
ICAO Code HRYR HDOB
City Kigali Obock
Country Rwanda Djibouti
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 4,859 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 11.970000, 43.270000

Kigali (KGL) to Obock (OBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Obock Airport (OBC) in Obock, Djibouti is 2,123 kilometers (1,319 miles / 1,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:53 in Kigali, it's 12:53 in Obock.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,790 feet between the two airports. Obock Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Obock (OBC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 224° (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 Obock Airport (OBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.