Back to CalculatorRoute ID: KGL-SHJ
Flight Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Sharjah (SHJ)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KGLHRYR
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali International Airport
Great Circle Path
4,084 km2,538 miles • 2,205 NM
Destination Airport
OMSJSHJ
Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Sharjah International Airport
Direct Distance
4,084 km
2,538 Statute Miles
2,205 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
5h 18m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
368 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
40° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
5h 18m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
4h 56m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
8h 21m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 RW→🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
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.
Advertisement
Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
Great Circle Flight Arc Path
Loading interactive flight map...
Departure Airport Specs
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
- City / Country: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO Code: HRYR
- Coordinates: -1.9686°, 30.1395°
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Elevation: 4859 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
- City / Country: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
- ICAO Code: OMSJ
- Coordinates: 25.3286°, 55.5172°
- Timezone: Asia/Dubai
- Elevation: 111 ft
Advertisement