KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,790 km
2,355 miles
RAH
Rafha
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,790 km
2,355 mi / 2,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL RAH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rafha Domestic Airport
IATA Code KGL RAH
ICAO Code HRYR OERF
City Kigali Rafha
Country Rwanda Saudi Arabia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,474 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 29.630000, 43.490000

Kigali (KGL) to Rafha (RAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) in Rafha, Saudi Arabia is 3,790 kilometers (2,355 miles / 2,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 13:57 in Kigali, it's 14:57 in Rafha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,385 feet between the two airports. Rafha Domestic Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rafha (RAH) 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 Rafha Domestic Airport (RAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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