KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,878 km
1,789 miles
ZAR
Zaria
Nigeria
Distance
2,878 km
1,789 mi / 1,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL ZAR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Zaria Airport
IATA Code KGL ZAR
ICAO Code HRYR DNZA
City Kigali Zaria
Country Rwanda Nigeria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,170 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 11.130000, 7.690000

Kigali (KGL) to Zaria (ZAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Zaria Airport (ZAR) in Zaria, Nigeria is 2,878 kilometers (1,789 miles / 1,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 00:03 in Kigali, it's 23:03 in Zaria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,689 feet between the two airports. Zaria Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Zaria (ZAR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 119° (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 Zaria Airport (ZAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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