ESH
Brighton
United Kingdom
6,542 km
4,065 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,542 km
4,065 mi / 3,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
144°
southeast

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ESH KGL
Airport Name Shoreham Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ESH KGL
ICAO Code EGKA HRYR
City Brighton Kigali
Country United Kingdom Rwanda
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Kigali
Elevation 7 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 50.840000, -0.300000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Brighton (ESH) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shoreham Airport (ESH) in Brighton, United Kingdom to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,542 kilometers (4,065 miles / 3,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 United Kingdom 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 23:39 in Brighton, it's 01:39 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,852 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Shoreham Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Brighton (ESH) follows a heading of 338° (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 Shoreham Airport (ESH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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