KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,938 km
2,447 miles
VVZ
Illizi
Algeria
Distance
3,938 km
2,447 mi / 2,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL VVZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Illizi Takhamalt Airport
IATA Code KGL VVZ
ICAO Code HRYR DAAP
City Kigali Illizi
Country Rwanda Algeria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Algiers
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,778 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 26.720000, 8.620000

Kigali (KGL) to Illizi (VVZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) in Illizi, Algeria is 3,938 kilometers (2,447 miles / 2,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Algeria. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:09 in Kigali, it's 05:09 in Illizi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,081 feet between the two airports. Illizi Takhamalt Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Illizi (VVZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 141° (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 Illizi Takhamalt Airport (VVZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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