KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,251 km
3,884 miles
KSF
Kassel
Germany
Distance
6,251 km
3,884 mi / 3,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
345°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KSF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kassel-Calden Airport
IATA Code KGL KSF
ICAO Code HRYR EDVK
City Kigali Kassel
Country Rwanda Germany
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Berlin
Elevation 4,859 ft 909 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.410000, 9.380000

Kigali (KGL) to Kassel (KSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) in Kassel, Germany is 6,251 kilometers (3,884 miles / 3,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Germany. 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 09:31 in Kigali, it's 08:31 in Kassel.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,950 feet between the two airports. Kassel-Calden Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kassel (KSF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 155° (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 Kassel-Calden Airport (KSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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