KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,556 km
4,074 miles
RCS
Rochester
United Kingdom
Distance
6,556 km
4,074 mi / 3,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RCS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rochester Airport
IATA Code KGL RCS
ICAO Code HRYR EGTO
City Kigali Rochester
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 4,859 ft 436 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.350000, 0.500000

Kigali (KGL) to Rochester (RCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rochester Airport (RCS) in Rochester, United Kingdom is 6,556 kilometers (4,074 miles / 3,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 12:25 in Kigali, it's 10:25 in Rochester.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,423 feet between the two airports. Rochester Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rochester (RCS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 145° (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 Rochester Airport (RCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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