CSO
Magdeburg
Germany
6,240 km
3,877 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,240 km
3,877 mi / 3,369 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
157°
south southeast

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CSO KGL
Airport Name Cochstedt Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CSO KGL
ICAO Code EDBC HRYR
City Magdeburg Kigali
Country Germany Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Kigali
Elevation 594 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 51.860000, 11.420000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Magdeburg (CSO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cochstedt Airport (CSO) in Magdeburg, Germany to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,240 kilometers (3,877 miles / 3,369 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 21:02 in Magdeburg, it's 22:02 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,265 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Cochstedt Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Magdeburg (CSO) follows a heading of 346° (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 Cochstedt Airport (CSO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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