AER
Sochi
Russia
5,145 km
3,197 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,145 km
3,197 mi / 2,778 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
194°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AER KGL
Airport Name Sochi International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AER KGL
ICAO Code URSS HRYR
City Sochi Kigali
Country Russia Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Moscow Africa/Kigali
Elevation 89 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 43.450000, 39.960000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Sochi (AER) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sochi International Airport (AER) in Sochi, Russia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,145 kilometers (3,197 miles / 2,778 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south southwest at a heading of 194°.

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 Russia 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 20:37 in Sochi, it's 19:37 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,770 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Sochi International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Sochi (AER) follows a heading of 10° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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