CPH
Copenhagen
Denmark
6,599 km
4,100 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,599 km
4,100 mi / 3,563 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Copenhagen
Heading
160°
south southeast

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CPH KGL
Airport Name Copenhagen Kastrup Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CPH KGL
ICAO Code EKCH HRYR
City Copenhagen Kigali
Country Denmark Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Copenhagen Africa/Kigali
Elevation 17 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 55.620000, 12.660000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Copenhagen (CPH) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) in Copenhagen, Denmark to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,599 kilometers (4,100 miles / 3,563 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 Denmark 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 08:03 in Copenhagen, it's 09:03 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,842 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Copenhagen Kastrup Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Copenhagen (CPH) follows a heading of 349° (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 Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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