KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,324 km
2,687 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
4,324 km
2,687 mi / 2,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL WAX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code KGL WAX
ICAO Code HRYR HLZW
City Kigali Zuwara
Country Rwanda Libya
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 32.950000, 12.020000

Kigali (KGL) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 4,324 kilometers (2,687 miles / 2,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:49 in Kigali, it's 06:49 in Zuwara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,859 feet between the two airports. Zwara Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 150° (south 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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