KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,168 km
1,347 miles
YAO
Yaounde
Cameroon
Distance
2,168 km
1,347 mi / 1,171 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YAO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Yaounde Airport
IATA Code KGL YAO
ICAO Code HRYR FKKY
City Kigali Yaounde
Country Rwanda Cameroon
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Douala
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 3.840000, 11.520000

Kigali (KGL) to Yaounde (YAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Yaounde Airport (YAO) in Yaounde, Cameroon is 2,168 kilometers (1,347 miles / 1,171 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:40 in Kigali, it's 02:40 in Yaounde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,395 feet between the two airports. Yaounde Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Yaounde (YAO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 107° (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 Yaounde Airport (YAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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