KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,665 km
2,277 miles
TML
Tamale
Ghana
Distance
3,665 km
2,277 mi / 1,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL TML
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tamale Airport
IATA Code KGL TML
ICAO Code HRYR DGLE
City Kigali Tamale
Country Rwanda Ghana
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Accra
Elevation 4,859 ft 553 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 9.560000, -0.860000

Kigali (KGL) to Tamale (TML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tamale Airport (TML) in Tamale, Ghana is 3,665 kilometers (2,277 miles / 1,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Ghana. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:42 in Kigali, it's 10:42 in Tamale.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,306 feet between the two airports. Tamale Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tamale (TML) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 109° (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 Tamale Airport (TML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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