KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,746 km
3,570 miles
PLV
Poltava
Ukraine
Distance
5,746 km
3,570 mi / 3,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
N/A
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL PLV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Poltava International Airport
IATA Code KGL PLV
ICAO Code HRYR UKHP
City Kigali Poltava
Country Rwanda Ukraine
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Zaporozhye
Elevation 4,859 ft 505 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 49.570000, 34.400000

Kigali (KGL) to Poltava (PLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Poltava International Airport (PLV) in Poltava, Ukraine is 5,746 kilometers (3,570 miles / 3,102 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 Ukraine. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,354 feet between the two airports. Poltava International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Poltava (PLV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 185° (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 Poltava International Airport (PLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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