KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,239 km
2,634 miles
SYZ
Shiraz
Iran
Distance
4,239 km
2,634 mi / 2,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL SYZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport
IATA Code KGL SYZ
ICAO Code HRYR OISS
City Kigali Shiraz
Country Rwanda Iran
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Tehran
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,920 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 29.540000, 52.590000

Kigali (KGL) to Shiraz (SYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) in Shiraz, Iran is 4,239 kilometers (2,634 miles / 2,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Iran. 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 11:27 in Kigali, it's 12:57 in Shiraz.

The return flight from Shiraz (SYZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 218° (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 Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport (SYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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