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Flight Distance from Istanbul (IST) to Kigali (KGL)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ISTLTFM
Istanbul, Turkey
İstanbul Airport
Great Circle Path
4,811 km2,989 miles • 2,598 NM
Destination Airport
HRYRKGL
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali International Airport
Direct Distance
4,811 km
2,989 Statute Miles
2,598 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
6h 10m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
433 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
178° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
6h 10m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
5h 44m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
9h 45m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 TR→🌐 RW
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
İstanbul Airport (IST)
- City / Country: Istanbul, Turkey
- ICAO Code: LTFM
- Coordinates: 41.2749°, 28.7321°
- Timezone: Europe/Istanbul
- Elevation: 325 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
- City / Country: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO Code: HRYR
- Coordinates: -1.9686°, 30.1395°
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Elevation: 4859 ft
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