KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,348 km
2,702 miles
SAZ
Sasstown
Liberia
Distance
4,348 km
2,702 mi / 2,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL SAZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sasstown Airport
IATA Code KGL SAZ
ICAO Code HRYR GLST
City Kigali Sasstown
Country Rwanda Liberia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 4,859 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 4.670000, -8.430000

Kigali (KGL) to Sasstown (SAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sasstown Airport (SAZ) in Sasstown, Liberia is 4,348 kilometers (2,702 miles / 2,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:23 in Kigali, it's 09:23 in Sasstown.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,853 feet between the two airports. Sasstown Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sasstown (SAZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Sasstown Airport (SAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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