KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,095 km
2,545 miles
XNU
Nouna
Burkina Faso
Distance
4,095 km
2,545 mi / 2,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL XNU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nouna Airport
IATA Code KGL XNU
ICAO Code HRYR DFON
City Kigali Nouna
Country Rwanda Burkina Faso
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 4,859 ft 886 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 12.750000, -3.870000

Kigali (KGL) to Nouna (XNU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nouna Airport (XNU) in Nouna, Burkina Faso is 4,095 kilometers (2,545 miles / 2,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:36 in Kigali, it's 05:36 in Nouna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,973 feet between the two airports. Nouna Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nouna (XNU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 111° (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 Nouna Airport (XNU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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