KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,862 km
2,400 miles
XAR
Aribinda
Burkina Faso
Distance
3,862 km
2,400 mi / 2,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL XAR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Aribinda Airport
IATA Code KGL XAR
ICAO Code HRYR DFOY
City Kigali Aribinda
Country Rwanda Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,122 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 14.220000, -0.880000

Kigali (KGL) to Aribinda (XAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Aribinda Airport (XAR) in Aribinda, Burkina Faso is 3,862 kilometers (2,400 miles / 2,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:23 in Kigali, it's 09:23 in Aribinda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,737 feet between the two airports. Aribinda Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Aribinda (XAR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 115° (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 Aribinda Airport (XAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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