KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,981 km
4,338 miles
TKR
Thakurgaon
Bangladesh
Distance
6,981 km
4,338 mi / 3,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TKR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Thakurgaon Airport
IATA Code KGL TKR
ICAO Code HRYR VGSG
City Kigali Thakurgaon
Country Rwanda Bangladesh
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 4,859 ft 176 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 26.020000, 88.400000

Kigali (KGL) to Thakurgaon (TKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Thakurgaon Airport (TKR) in Thakurgaon, Bangladesh is 6,981 kilometers (4,338 miles / 3,769 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 20:55 in Kigali, it's 00:55 in Thakurgaon. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,683 feet between the two airports. Thakurgaon Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Thakurgaon (TKR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Thakurgaon Airport (TKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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