KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,558 km
3,453 miles
RBA
Rabat
Morocco
Distance
5,558 km
3,453 mi / 3,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RBA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rabat-Sale Airport
IATA Code KGL RBA
ICAO Code HRYR GMME
City Kigali Rabat
Country Rwanda Morocco
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Casablanca
Elevation 4,859 ft 276 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 34.050000, -6.750000

Kigali (KGL) to Rabat (RBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) in Rabat, Morocco is 5,558 kilometers (3,453 miles / 3,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:37 in Kigali, it's 06:37 in Rabat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,583 feet between the two airports. Rabat-Sale Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rabat (RBA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 128° (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 Rabat-Sale Airport (RBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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