KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,355 km
3,949 miles
KUN
Kaunas
Lithuania
Distance
6,355 km
3,949 mi / 3,431 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
356°
north

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Airport Comparison

KGL KUN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kaunas International Airport
IATA Code KGL KUN
ICAO Code HRYR EYKA
City Kigali Kaunas
Country Rwanda Lithuania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Vilnius
Elevation 4,859 ft 256 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 54.960000, 24.080000

Kigali (KGL) to Kaunas (KUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kaunas International Airport (KUN) in Kaunas, Lithuania is 6,355 kilometers (3,949 miles / 3,431 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Lithuania. 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 04:35 in Kigali, it's 05:35 in Kaunas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,603 feet between the two airports. Kaunas International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kaunas (KUN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 173° (south). 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 Kaunas International Airport (KUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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