KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,324 km
3,929 miles
MGL
Monchengladbach
Germany
Distance
6,324 km
3,929 mi / 3,415 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MGL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Monchengladbach Airport
IATA Code KGL MGL
ICAO Code HRYR EDLN
City Kigali Monchengladbach
Country Rwanda Germany
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Berlin
Elevation 4,859 ft 125 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.230000, 6.500000

Kigali (KGL) to Monchengladbach (MGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Monchengladbach Airport (MGL) in Monchengladbach, Germany is 6,324 kilometers (3,929 miles / 3,415 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 20:58 in Kigali, it's 19:58 in Monchengladbach.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,734 feet between the two airports. Monchengladbach Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Monchengladbach (MGL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 151° (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 Monchengladbach Airport (MGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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