KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,896 km
3,042 miles
THI
Tichitt
Mauritania
Distance
4,896 km
3,042 mi / 2,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL THI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tichitt Airport
IATA Code KGL THI
ICAO Code HRYR GQNC
City Kigali Tichitt
Country Rwanda Mauritania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Nouakchott
Elevation 4,859 ft 561 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 18.450000, -9.520000

Kigali (KGL) to Tichitt (THI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tichitt Airport (THI) in Tichitt, Mauritania is 4,896 kilometers (3,042 miles / 2,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:33 in Kigali, it's 19:33 in Tichitt.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,298 feet between the two airports. Tichitt Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tichitt (THI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). 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 Tichitt Airport (THI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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