KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,343 km
2,698 miles
THC
Tchien
Liberia
Distance
4,343 km
2,698 mi / 2,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
282°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL THC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tchien Airport
IATA Code KGL THC
ICAO Code HRYR GLTN
City Kigali Tchien
Country Rwanda Liberia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 4,859 ft 790 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 6.050000, -8.140000

Kigali (KGL) to Tchien (THC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tchien Airport (THC) in Tchien, Liberia is 4,343 kilometers (2,698 miles / 2,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:04 in Kigali, it's 03:04 in Tchien.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,069 feet between the two airports. Tchien Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tchien (THC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Tchien Airport (THC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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