KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,730 km
2,939 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
4,730 km
2,939 mi / 2,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL THR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code KGL THR
ICAO Code HRYR OIII
City Kigali Tehran
Country Rwanda Iran
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Tehran
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 35.690000, 51.310000

Kigali (KGL) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 4,730 kilometers (2,939 miles / 2,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Iran. 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 00:31 in Kigali, it's 02:01 in Tehran.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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