# Distance from Zilina (ILZ) to Kigali (KGL)

> 5,800 km · estimated flight time 8h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,800 km / 3,604 mi / 3,132 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 8h
- **Heading**: 165° (south southeast)
- **Return heading**: 350° (north)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Slovakia) → Rwanda
- **Intercontinental**: Europe → Africa
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 08:54 in Zilina, it's 08:54 in Kigali)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,839 ft (KGL is higher than ILZ)

## Airports

### [Zilina Airport (ILZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ilz-zilina-zilina-airport/1ef266df-5a45-6b8a-b1a7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Zilina, Slovakia
- ICAO: LZZI
- Timezone: Europe/Bratislava
- Coordinates: 49.230000, 18.610000
- Elevation: 1,020 ft

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Zilina Airport (ILZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ilz-zilina-zilina-airport/1ef266df-5a45-6b8a-b1a7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)