GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
6,506 km
4,043 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,506 km
4,043 mi / 3,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
152°
south southeast

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GRQ KGL
Airport Name Eelde Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GRQ KGL
ICAO Code EHGG HRYR
City Groningen Kigali
Country Netherlands Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam Africa/Kigali
Elevation 17 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Groningen (GRQ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,506 kilometers (4,043 miles / 3,513 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 12:10 in Groningen, it's 13:10 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,842 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Eelde Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 344° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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