KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,211 km
1,995 miles
SKO
Sokoto
Nigeria
Distance
3,211 km
1,995 mi / 1,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SKO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport
IATA Code KGL SKO
ICAO Code HRYR DNSO
City Kigali Sokoto
Country Rwanda Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,010 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 12.920000, 5.210000

Kigali (KGL) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 3,211 kilometers (1,995 miles / 1,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:48 in Kigali, it's 23:48 in Sokoto.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,849 feet between the two airports. Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 119° (east 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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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