KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,650 km
2,890 miles
NSY
Sigonella Airport
Italy
Distance
4,650 km
2,890 mi / 2,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NSY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sigonella Airport
IATA Code KGL NSY
ICAO Code HRYR LICZ
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Italy
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Rome
Elevation 4,859 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 37.400000, 14.920000

Kigali (KGL) to Sigonella Airport (NSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sigonella Airport (NSY) in Sigonella Airport, Italy is 4,650 kilometers (2,890 miles / 2,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Italy. 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 09:15 in Kigali, it's 08:15 in Sigonella Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,780 feet between the two airports. Sigonella Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sigonella Airport (NSY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 157° (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 Sigonella Airport (NSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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