HYD
Hyderabad
India
5,707 km
3,546 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,707 km
3,546 mi / 3,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HYD KGL
Airport Name Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HYD KGL
ICAO Code VOHS HRYR
City Hyderabad Kigali
Country India Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,024 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 17.230000, 78.430000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Hyderabad (HYD) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad (HYD) in Hyderabad, India to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,707 kilometers (3,546 miles / 3,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 India with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:34 in Hyderabad, it's 12:04 in Kigali. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,835 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Rajiv Gandhi International Airport Shamshabad.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Hyderabad (HYD) follows a heading of 66° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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