KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,326 km
1,445 miles
YOL
Yola
Nigeria
Distance
2,326 km
1,445 mi / 1,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL YOL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Yola Airport
IATA Code KGL YOL
ICAO Code HRYR DNYO
City Kigali Yola
Country Rwanda Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,859 ft 599 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 9.260000, 12.430000

Kigali (KGL) to Yola (YOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Yola Airport (YOL) in Yola, Nigeria is 2,326 kilometers (1,445 miles / 1,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 06:58 in Kigali, it's 05:58 in Yola.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,260 feet between the two airports. Yola Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Yola (YOL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 122° (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 Yola Airport (YOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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