KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,226 km
3,247 miles
SJJ
Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Distance
5,226 km
3,247 mi / 2,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SJJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sarajevo International Airport
IATA Code KGL SJJ
ICAO Code HRYR LQSA
City Kigali Sarajevo
Country Rwanda Bosnia and Herzegovina
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Sarajevo
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,708 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 43.820000, 18.330000

Kigali (KGL) to Sarajevo (SJJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina is 5,226 kilometers (3,247 miles / 2,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:29 in Kigali, it's 10:29 in Sarajevo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,151 feet between the two airports. Sarajevo International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sarajevo (SJJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 164° (south 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 Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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