KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,170 km
4,455 miles
KSZ
Kotlas
Russia
Distance
7,170 km
4,455 mi / 3,872 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL KSZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kotlas Airport
IATA Code KGL KSZ
ICAO Code HRYR ULKK
City Kigali Kotlas
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 61.240000, 46.700000

Kigali (KGL) to Kotlas (KSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kotlas Airport (KSZ) in Kotlas, Russia is 7,170 kilometers (4,455 miles / 3,872 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 Russia. 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 11:30 in Kigali, it's 12:30 in Kotlas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,675 feet between the two airports. Kotlas Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kotlas (KSZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 198° (south southwest). 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 Kotlas Airport (KSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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