IXY
Kandla
India
5,147 km
3,198 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,147 km
3,198 mi / 2,779 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
243°
west southwest

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IXY KGL
Airport Name Kandla Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IXY KGL
ICAO Code VAKE HRYR
City Kandla Kigali
Country India Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Kigali
Elevation 96 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 23.110000, 70.100000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kandla (IXY) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kandla Airport (IXY) in Kandla, India to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,147 kilometers (3,198 miles / 2,779 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 21:59 in Kandla, it's 18:29 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 4,763 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Kandla Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kandla (IXY) follows a heading of 55° (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 Kandla Airport (IXY) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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