GLZ
Breda
Netherlands
6,410 km
3,983 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,410 km
3,983 mi / 3,461 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
150°
south southeast

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GLZ KGL
Airport Name Gilze Rijen Air Base Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GLZ KGL
ICAO Code EHGR HRYR
City Breda Kigali
Country Netherlands Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Kigali
Elevation 49 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 51.570000, 4.930000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Breda (GLZ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) in Breda, Netherlands to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,410 kilometers (3,983 miles / 3,461 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 07:13 in Breda, it's 08:13 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,810 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gilze Rijen Air Base.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Breda (GLZ) 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 Gilze Rijen Air Base (GLZ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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