CBU
Cottbus
Germany
6,167 km
3,832 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,167 km
3,832 mi / 3,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
161°
south southeast

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CBU KGL
Airport Name Cottbus-Drewitz Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CBU KGL
ICAO Code EDCD HRYR
City Cottbus Kigali
Country Germany Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Kigali
Elevation 272 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 51.890000, 14.530000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Cottbus (CBU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) in Cottbus, Germany to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,167 kilometers (3,832 miles / 3,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 20:35 in Cottbus, it's 21:35 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,587 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Cottbus-Drewitz Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Cottbus (CBU) follows a heading of 348° (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 Cottbus-Drewitz Airport (CBU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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