KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
2,848 km
1,770 miles
PRI
Praslin Island
Seychelles
Distance
2,848 km
1,770 mi / 1,538 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
96°
east

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KGL PRI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Praslin Airport
IATA Code KGL PRI
ICAO Code HRYR FSPP
City Kigali Praslin Island
Country Rwanda Seychelles
Timezone Africa/Kigali Indian/Mahe
Elevation 4,859 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -4.320000, 55.690000

Kigali (KGL) to Praslin Island (PRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Praslin Airport (PRI) in Praslin Island, Seychelles is 2,848 kilometers (1,770 miles / 1,538 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with Seychelles. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:33 in Kigali, it's 23:33 in Praslin Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,849 feet between the two airports. Praslin Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Praslin Island (PRI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 274° (west). 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 Praslin Airport (PRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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