Kigali to Sodo flights
Sodo lies 1,300 km (808 mi) north-east of Kigali, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 25 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kigali | Sodo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Rwanda | Ethiopia |
| Population | 1.1 million | 204,100 |
| Elevation | 1,542 m (5,059 ft) | 2,045 m (6,709 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Africa/Kigali) | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) |
| Nearest large airport | KGL, 9 km out | AWA, 75 km out |
Clocks in Sodo are 1 h ahead of Kigali right now, so a 2 h 25 min journey lands 3 h 25 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Sodo
Crossing from Rwanda into Ethiopia: money changes from the Franc to the Birr (ETB); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, SN 441011, Schuko, Type E, Type L; the dialling code becomes +251; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648865 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648866.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kigali
Kigali is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Kigali International Airport (KGL), 9 km (6 mi) from the centre, whose 11,483-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Goma International Airport (GOM, 97 km).
Arriving in Sodo
Sodo is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hawassa International Airport (AWA), 75 km (47 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,843 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Arba Minch Airport (AMH, 93 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawassa International Airport | AWA | 75 km (47 mi) | 9,843 ft | 5,450 ft |
| Arba Minch Airport (regional) | AMH | 93 km (58 mi) | 9,170 ft | 3,901 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Sodo from Kigali?
1,300 km (808 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Kigali.
How long does it take to get from Kigali to Sodo by air?
About 2 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kigali and Sodo?
Sodo is 1 h ahead at the moment (Africa/Addis_Ababa against Africa/Kigali).
Which airports are used for Kigali to Sodo flights?
Typically Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Hawassa International Airport (AWA); Sodo also has AMH.
What currency do I need in Sodo?
The Birr (ETB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.