DHR
Den Helder
Netherlands
6,545 km
4,067 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,545 km
4,067 mi / 3,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
150°
south southeast

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DHR KGL
Airport Name De Kooy Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DHR KGL
ICAO Code EHKD HRYR
City Den Helder Kigali
Country Netherlands Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 52.920000, 4.780000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Den Helder (DHR) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from De Kooy Airport (DHR) in Den Helder, Netherlands to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,545 kilometers (4,067 miles / 3,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

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 Netherlands 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 00:51 in Den Helder, it's 01:51 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,856 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than De Kooy Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Den Helder (DHR) 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 De Kooy Airport (DHR) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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