KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,361 km
2,089 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
3,361 km
2,089 mi / 1,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL SSH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code KGL SSH
ICAO Code HRYR HESH
City Kigali Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Rwanda Egypt
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Cairo
Elevation 4,859 ft 143 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 27.980000, 34.400000

Kigali (KGL) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 3,361 kilometers (2,089 miles / 1,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:52 in Kigali, it's 13:52 in Sharm el-Sheikh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,716 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 188° (south). 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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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