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Flights between Istanbul (IST) and Kigali (KGL)

Istanbul Airport, Turkey ↔ Kigali International Airport, Rwanda

A direct route between Istanbul and Kigali appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Turkish Airlines (TK)WB
Distance
4,811 km
2,989 miles
Est. flight time
6h 31m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~1h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Turkey

Jan
9°
14/4
55mm
Feb
10°
15/5
50mm
Mar
14°
19/9
50mm
Apr
19°
24/14
45mm
May
24°
29/19
35mm
Jun
28°
33/23
20mm
Jul
31°
36/26
15mm
Aug
31°
36/26
15mm
Sep
27°
32/22
25mm
Oct
21°
26/16
50mm
Nov
15°
20/10
60mm
Dec
10°
15/5
65mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Rwanda

Jan
27°
32/22
80mm
Feb
27°
32/22
100mm
Mar
27°
32/22
130mm
Apr
26°
31/21
175mm
May
26°
31/21
90mm
Jun
26°
31/21
20mm
Jul
27°
32/22
10mm
Aug
28°
33/23
30mm
Sep
28°
33/23
75mm
Oct
27°
32/22
130mm
Nov
26°
31/21
145mm
Dec
26°
31/21
95mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Turkey: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Rwanda: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Istanbul from Kigali?

Istanbul (IST) and Kigali (KGL) are around 4,811 km (2,989 miles) apart — an estimated 6h 31m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the IST–KGL route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Turkish Airlines, WB. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Istanbul and Kigali?

Time difference ~ 1 hour (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Rwanda?

Across Rwanda, the warmest month on average is August, with mean temperatures around 28°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Turkey and Rwanda?

The UK FCDO currently rates Turkey as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Rwanda as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.