KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,281 km
796 miles
WAC
Waca
Ethiopia
Distance
1,281 km
796 mi / 692 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
37°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL WAC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Waca Airport
IATA Code KGL WAC
ICAO Code HRYR HAWC
City Kigali Waca
Country Rwanda Ethiopia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,200 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 7.170000, 37.170000

Kigali (KGL) to Waca (WAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Waca Airport (WAC) in Waca, Ethiopia is 1,281 kilometers (796 miles / 692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:35 in Kigali, it's 05:35 in Waca.

The return flight from Waca (WAC) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 218° (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 Waca Airport (WAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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