KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,872 km
3,649 miles
KRK
Kraków
Poland
Distance
5,872 km
3,649 mi / 3,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL KRK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport
IATA Code KGL KRK
ICAO Code HRYR EPKK
City Kigali Kraków
Country Rwanda Poland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 4,859 ft 791 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 50.080000, 19.780000

Kigali (KGL) to Kraków (KRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) in Kraków, Poland is 5,872 kilometers (3,649 miles / 3,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Poland. 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 07:57 in Kigali, it's 06:57 in Kraków.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,068 feet between the two airports. John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kraków (KRK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 167° (south 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 John Paul II International Airport Kraków-Balice Airport (KRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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