KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,284 km
4,526 miles
ZYL
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Distance
7,284 km
4,526 mi / 3,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL ZYL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Osmany International Airport
IATA Code KGL ZYL
ICAO Code HRYR VGSY
City Kigali Sylhet
Country Rwanda Bangladesh
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 4,859 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 24.960000, 91.870000

Kigali (KGL) to Sylhet (ZYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Osmany International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet, Bangladesh is 7,284 kilometers (4,526 miles / 3,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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 Bangladesh. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. 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 15:29 in Sylhet. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,809 feet between the two airports. Osmany International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sylhet (ZYL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). 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 Osmany International Airport (ZYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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