# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Kithira Island (KIT)

> 4,316 km · estimated flight time 6h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 4,316 km / 2,682 mi / 2,330 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 351° (north)
- **Return heading**: 169° (south southeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Greece
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +1h (When it's 07:19 in Kigali, it's 08:19 in Kithira Island)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,814 ft (KIT is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [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

### [Kithira Airport (KIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kit-kithira-island-kithira-airport/1ef266df-4e03-6f34-8648-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kithira Island, Greece
- ICAO: LGKC
- Timezone: Europe/Athens
- Coordinates: 36.270000, 23.020000
- Elevation: 1,045 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 07:19 in Kigali, it's 08:19 in Kithira Island.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kithira Airport (KIT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kit-kithira-island-kithira-airport/1ef266df-4e03-6f34-8648-06bb2780ed98)
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