HEI
Busum
Germany
6,541 km
4,064 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,541 km
4,064 mi / 3,532 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
155°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

HEI KGL
Airport Name Heide-Busum Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HEI KGL
ICAO Code EDXB HRYR
City Busum Kigali
Country Germany Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Kigali
Elevation 7 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 54.150000, 8.900000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Busum (HEI) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,541 kilometers (4,064 miles / 3,532 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Germany 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 07:29 in Busum, it's 07:29 in Kigali.

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

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Busum (HEI) follows a heading of 346° (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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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