KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,507 km
3,422 miles
SCO
Aktau
Kazakhstan
Distance
5,507 km
3,422 mi / 2,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL SCO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Aktau International Airport
IATA Code KGL SCO
ICAO Code HRYR UATE
City Kigali Aktau
Country Rwanda Kazakhstan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Oral
Elevation 4,859 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 43.860000, 51.090000

Kigali (KGL) to Aktau (SCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Aktau International Airport (SCO) in Aktau, Kazakhstan is 5,507 kilometers (3,422 miles / 2,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 23:32 in Kigali, it's 02:32 in Aktau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,784 feet between the two airports. Aktau International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Aktau (SCO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 208° (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 Aktau International Airport (SCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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