KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,853 km
3,015 miles
TCX
Tabas
Iran
Distance
4,853 km
3,015 mi / 2,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TCX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tabas Airport
IATA Code KGL TCX
ICAO Code HRYR OIMT
City Kigali Tabas
Country Rwanda Iran
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Tehran
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,312 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 33.670000, 56.890000

Kigali (KGL) to Tabas (TCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tabas Airport (TCX) in Tabas, Iran is 4,853 kilometers (3,015 miles / 2,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 23:59 in Kigali, it's 01:29 in Tabas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,547 feet between the two airports. Tabas Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tabas (TCX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 221° (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 Tabas Airport (TCX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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