KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,837 km
2,384 miles
RAE
Arar
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,837 km
2,384 mi / 2,072 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL RAE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Arar Domestic Airport
IATA Code KGL RAE
ICAO Code HRYR OERR
City Kigali Arar
Country Rwanda Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,813 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 30.910000, 41.140000

Kigali (KGL) to Arar (RAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) in Arar, Saudi Arabia is 3,837 kilometers (2,384 miles / 2,072 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 16:40 in Kigali, it's 17:40 in Arar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,046 feet between the two airports. Arar Domestic Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Arar (RAE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 200° (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 Arar Domestic Airport (RAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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