KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,495 km
4,036 miles
PLQ
Palanga
Lithuania
Distance
6,495 km
4,036 mi / 3,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL PLQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Palanga International Airport
IATA Code KGL PLQ
ICAO Code HRYR EYPA
City Kigali Palanga
Country Rwanda Lithuania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Vilnius
Elevation 4,859 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 55.970000, 21.090000

Kigali (KGL) to Palanga (PLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Palanga International Airport (PLQ) in Palanga, Lithuania is 6,495 kilometers (4,036 miles / 3,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Lithuania. 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 17:01 in Kigali, it's 17:01 in Palanga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,826 feet between the two airports. Palanga International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Palanga (PLQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 169° (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 Palanga International Airport (PLQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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