HEW
Athens
Greece
4,481 km
2,784 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,481 km
2,784 mi / 2,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
170°
south

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HEW KGL
Airport Name Athen Helenikon Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HEW KGL
ICAO Code LGAT HRYR
City Athens Kigali
Country Greece Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Kigali
Elevation 69 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 37.890000, 23.730000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Athens (HEW) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) in Athens, Greece to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,481 kilometers (2,784 miles / 2,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 170°.

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 Greece 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 20:17 in Athens, it's 20:17 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,790 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Athen Helenikon Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Athens (HEW) follows a heading of 352° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Athen Helenikon Airport (HEW) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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