KBP
Kyiv
Ukraine
5,817 km
3,615 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,817 km
3,615 mi / 3,141 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Kyiv
Heading
181°
south

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KBP KGL
Airport Name Boryspil International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code KBP KGL
ICAO Code UKBB HRYR
City Kyiv Kigali
Country Ukraine Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Kyiv Africa/Kigali
Elevation 427 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 50.340000, 30.890000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kyiv (KBP) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Boryspil International Airport (KBP) in Kyiv, Ukraine to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,817 kilometers (3,615 miles / 3,141 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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 Ukraine 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 09:27 in Kyiv, it's 09:27 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,432 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Boryspil International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kyiv (KBP) follows a heading of 1° (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 Boryspil International Airport (KBP) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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