KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,081 km
1,293 miles
TDJ
Tadjoura
Djibouti
Distance
2,081 km
1,293 mi / 1,124 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TDJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tadjoura Airport
IATA Code KGL TDJ
ICAO Code HRYR HDTJ
City Kigali Tadjoura
Country Rwanda Djibouti
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 4,859 ft 246 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 11.780000, 42.920000

Kigali (KGL) to Tadjoura (TDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) in Tadjoura, Djibouti is 2,081 kilometers (1,293 miles / 1,124 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:53 in Kigali, it's 02:53 in Tadjoura.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,613 feet between the two airports. Tadjoura Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tadjoura (TDJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 224° (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 Tadjoura Airport (TDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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