ENS
Enschede
Netherlands
6,414 km
3,985 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,414 km
3,985 mi / 3,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ENS KGL
Airport Name Twenthe Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ENS KGL
ICAO Code EHTW HRYR
City Enschede Kigali
Country Netherlands Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Kigali
Elevation 114 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 52.270000, 6.870000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Enschede (ENS) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Twenthe Airport (ENS) in Enschede, Netherlands to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,414 kilometers (3,985 miles / 3,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 22:30 in Enschede, it's 23:30 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,745 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Twenthe Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Enschede (ENS) follows a heading of 343° (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 Twenthe Airport (ENS) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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