HGL
Helgoland
Germany
6,572 km
4,084 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,572 km
4,084 mi / 3,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
154°
south southeast

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HGL KGL
Airport Name Helgoland-Dune Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HGL KGL
ICAO Code EDXH HRYR
City Helgoland Kigali
Country Germany Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Kigali
Elevation 8 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 54.190000, 7.920000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Helgoland (HGL) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) in Helgoland, Germany to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,572 kilometers (4,084 miles / 3,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 154°.

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 04:27 in Helgoland, it's 05:27 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,851 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Helgoland-Dune Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Helgoland (HGL) follows a heading of 345° (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 Helgoland-Dune Airport (HGL) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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