KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,025 km
3,744 miles
TJU
Kulyab
Tajikistan
Distance
6,025 km
3,744 mi / 3,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TJU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kulob Airport
IATA Code KGL TJU
ICAO Code HRYR UTDK
City Kigali Kulyab
Country Rwanda Tajikistan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Dushanbe
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,293 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 37.990000, 69.810000

Kigali (KGL) to Kulyab (TJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kulob Airport (TJU) in Kulyab, Tajikistan is 6,025 kilometers (3,744 miles / 3,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 Tajikistan. 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 13:06 in Kigali, it's 16:06 in Kulyab. 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 2,566 feet between the two airports. Kulob Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kulyab (TJU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 232° (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 Kulob Airport (TJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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