CTA
Catania
Italy
4,652 km
2,891 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,652 km
2,891 mi / 2,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Rome
Heading
157°
south southeast

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CTA KGL
Airport Name Catania / Fontanarossa Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CTA KGL
ICAO Code LICC HRYR
City Catania Kigali
Country Italy Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Rome Africa/Kigali
Elevation 39 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 15.070000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Catania (CTA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) in Catania, Italy to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,652 kilometers (2,891 miles / 2,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, 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 Italy 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 19:33 in Catania, it's 20:33 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,820 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Catania / Fontanarossa Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Catania (CTA) 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 Catania / Fontanarossa Airport (CTA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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