KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,647 km
4,130 miles
NWI
Norwich
United Kingdom
Distance
6,647 km
4,130 mi / 3,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NWI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Norwich International Airport
IATA Code KGL NWI
ICAO Code HRYR EGSH
City Kigali Norwich
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 4,859 ft 117 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 52.680000, 1.280000

Kigali (KGL) to Norwich (NWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Norwich International Airport (NWI) in Norwich, United Kingdom is 6,647 kilometers (4,130 miles / 3,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 02:53 in Kigali, it's 00:53 in Norwich.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,742 feet between the two airports. Norwich International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Norwich (NWI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 146° (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 Norwich International Airport (NWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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