KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,585 km
2,227 miles
VDA
Eilat
Israel
Distance
3,585 km
2,227 mi / 1,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL VDA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ovda International Airport
IATA Code KGL VDA
ICAO Code HRYR LLOV
City Kigali Eilat
Country Rwanda Israel
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Jerusalem
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,492 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 29.940000, 34.940000

Kigali (KGL) to Eilat (VDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ovda International Airport (VDA) in Eilat, Israel is 3,585 kilometers (2,227 miles / 1,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Israel. 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 23:19 in Kigali, it's 23:19 in Eilat.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,367 feet between the two airports. Ovda International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Eilat (VDA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 Ovda International Airport (VDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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