KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,072 km
4,395 miles
TDK
Taldy Kurgan
Kazakhstan
Distance
7,072 km
4,395 mi / 3,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TDK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Taldykorgan Airport
IATA Code KGL TDK
ICAO Code HRYR UAAT
City Kigali Taldy Kurgan
Country Rwanda Kazakhstan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Almaty
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,944 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 45.130000, 78.450000

Kigali (KGL) to Taldy Kurgan (TDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Taldykorgan Airport (TDK) in Taldy Kurgan, Kazakhstan is 7,072 kilometers (4,395 miles / 3,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 11:43 in Kigali, it's 14:43 in Taldy Kurgan. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,915 feet between the two airports. Taldykorgan Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Taldy Kurgan (TDK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 236° (west 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 Taldykorgan Airport (TDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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