AAH
Aachen
Germany
6,294 km
3,911 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,294 km
3,911 mi / 3,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
151°
south southeast

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AAH KGL
Airport Name Aachen-Merzbruck Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AAH KGL
ICAO Code EDKA HRYR
City Aachen Kigali
Country Germany Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Kigali
Elevation 623 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 6.190000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Aachen (AAH) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) in Aachen, Germany to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,294 kilometers (3,911 miles / 3,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 151°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:06 in Aachen, it's 01:06 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,236 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Aachen-Merzbruck Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Aachen (AAH) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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