KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,294 km
3,911 miles
PAD
Paderborn
Germany
Distance
6,294 km
3,911 mi / 3,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PAD
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Paderborn Lippstadt Airport
IATA Code KGL PAD
ICAO Code HRYR EDLP
City Kigali Paderborn
Country Rwanda Germany
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Berlin
Elevation 4,859 ft 699 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.610000, 8.620000

Kigali (KGL) to Paderborn (PAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) in Paderborn, Germany is 6,294 kilometers (3,911 miles / 3,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 11:55 in Kigali, it's 10:55 in Paderborn.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,160 feet between the two airports. Paderborn Lippstadt Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Paderborn (PAD) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 154° (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 Paderborn Lippstadt Airport (PAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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