KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,575 km
3,464 miles
LJU
Ljubljana
Slovenia
Distance
5,575 km
3,464 mi / 3,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LJU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
IATA Code KGL LJU
ICAO Code HRYR LJLJ
City Kigali Ljubljana
Country Rwanda Slovenia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Ljubljana
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,273 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 46.220000, 14.460000

Kigali (KGL) to Ljubljana (LJU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) in Ljubljana, Slovenia is 5,575 kilometers (3,464 miles / 3,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Slovenia. 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 07:43 in Kigali, it's 06:43 in Ljubljana.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,586 feet between the two airports. Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Ljubljana (LJU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 159° (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 Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport (LJU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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