KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,129 km
3,808 miles
OEL
Orel
Russia
Distance
6,129 km
3,808 mi / 3,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL OEL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Oryol Yuzhny Airport
IATA Code KGL OEL
ICAO Code HRYR UUOR
City Kigali Orel
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 52.930000, 36.000000

Kigali (KGL) to Orel (OEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Oryol Yuzhny Airport (OEL) in Orel, Russia is 6,129 kilometers (3,808 miles / 3,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Russia. 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 04:43 in Kigali, it's 05:43 in Orel.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,203 feet between the two airports. Oryol Yuzhny Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Orel (OEL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Oryol Yuzhny Airport (OEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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