KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,374 km
3,339 miles
OUZ
Zouerate
Mauritania
Distance
5,374 km
3,339 mi / 2,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL OUZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tazadit Airport
IATA Code KGL OUZ
ICAO Code HRYR GQPZ
City Kigali Zouerate
Country Rwanda Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,129 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 22.760000, -12.480000

Kigali (KGL) to Zouerate (OUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tazadit Airport (OUZ) in Zouerate, Mauritania is 5,374 kilometers (3,339 miles / 2,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:20 in Kigali, it's 07:20 in Zouerate.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,730 feet between the two airports. Tazadit Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Zouerate (OUZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 115° (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 Tazadit Airport (OUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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