ADD to KGL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 1,550 km (963 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 2h 25m, heading southwest. The distance is the same in either direction (KGL to ADD).
How far is it from Addis Ababa to Kigali?
The great-circle distance between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 1,550 km (963 mi, 837 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from ADD to KGL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 2h 25m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. KGL is roughly southwest of ADD.
How is the ADD to KGL route written in code?
The pair is written ADD-KGL in IATA codes and HAAB-HRYR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is ADD (HAAB), Kigali International Airport is KGL (HRYR).
| ADD | KGL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Addis Ababa Bole International Airport | Kigali International Airport |
| ICAO code | HAAB | HRYR |
| Country | Ethiopia | Rwanda |
| Elevation | 7,630 ft | 4,859 ft |
| Rank by connections | #152 | #378 |
Both ICAO codes start with H, the prefix ICAO assigns to northeast Africa, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
KGL sits 2,771 ft (845 m) lower than ADD, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying ADD to KGL
1 airline appear on this route in the open route dataset, 1 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ET | Ethiopian Airlines | ETH | Ethiopian | Active |
A further 1 carrier sell this pair as a codeshare without operating it: MS.
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Addis Ababa from Kigali?
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) are 1,550 km (963 mi, 837 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from ADD to KGL?
A typical nonstop flight between ADD and KGL takes about 2h 25m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is KGL from ADD?
Kigali International Airport (KGL) lies roughly southwest of Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).
Which airlines fly ADD to KGL?
1 airline appear on the ADD-KGL route in the open dataset, including Ethiopian Airlines.
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