KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
1,809 km
1,124 miles
ZLX
Zalingei
Sudan
Distance
1,809 km
1,124 mi / 977 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL ZLX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Zalingei Airport
IATA Code KGL ZLX
ICAO Code HRYR HSZA
City Kigali Zalingei
Country Rwanda Sudan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Africa/Khartoum
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,953 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 12.900000, 23.480000

Kigali (KGL) to Zalingei (ZLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Zalingei Airport (ZLX) in Zalingei, Sudan is 1,809 kilometers (1,124 miles / 977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:29 in Kigali, it's 11:29 in Zalingei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,906 feet between the two airports. Zalingei Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Zalingei (ZLX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 156° (south 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 Zalingei Airport (ZLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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