KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,606 km
4,104 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,606 km
4,104 mi / 3,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LHR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code KGL LHR
ICAO Code HRYR EGLL
City Kigali London
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 4,859 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.470000, -0.460000

Kigali (KGL) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 6,606 kilometers (4,104 miles / 3,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 07:58 in Kigali, it's 05:58 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,776 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 144° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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