KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,855 km
2,395 miles
WZA
Wa
Ghana
Distance
3,855 km
2,395 mi / 2,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL WZA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Wa Airport
IATA Code KGL WZA
ICAO Code HRYR DGLW
City Kigali Wa
Country Rwanda Ghana
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Accra
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,060 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 10.080000, -2.510000

Kigali (KGL) to Wa (WZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Wa Airport (WZA) in Wa, Ghana is 3,855 kilometers (2,395 miles / 2,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 14:39 in Kigali, it's 12:39 in Wa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,799 feet between the two airports. Wa Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Wa (WZA) 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 Wa Airport (WZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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