KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,801 km
2,983 miles
TFT
Taftan
Pakistan
Distance
4,801 km
2,983 mi / 2,592 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TFT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Taftan Airport
IATA Code KGL TFT
ICAO Code HRYR OPTT
City Kigali Taftan
Country Rwanda Pakistan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Karachi
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,742 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 28.960000, 61.600000

Kigali (KGL) to Taftan (TFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Taftan Airport (TFT) in Taftan, Pakistan is 4,801 kilometers (2,983 miles / 2,592 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Pakistan. 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 04:53 in Kigali, it's 07:53 in Taftan. 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 2,117 feet between the two airports. Taftan Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Taftan (TFT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 230° (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 Taftan Airport (TFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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