KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,072 km
4,394 miles
KIR
Killarney
Ireland
Distance
7,072 km
4,394 mi / 3,819 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
334°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KIR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kerry Airport
IATA Code KGL KIR
ICAO Code HRYR EIKY
City Kigali Killarney
Country Rwanda Ireland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Dublin
Elevation 4,859 ft 112 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 52.180000, -9.520000

Kigali (KGL) to Killarney (KIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kerry Airport (KIR) in Killarney, Ireland is 7,072 kilometers (4,394 miles / 3,819 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:01 in Kigali, it's 12:01 in Killarney.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,747 feet between the two airports. Kerry Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Killarney (KIR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 135° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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