KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,695 km
2,917 miles
REG
Reggio Calabria
Italy
Distance
4,695 km
2,917 mi / 2,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL REG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Reggio Calabria Airport
IATA Code KGL REG
ICAO Code HRYR LICR
City Kigali Reggio Calabria
Country Rwanda Italy
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Rome
Elevation 4,859 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 38.070000, 15.650000

Kigali (KGL) to Reggio Calabria (REG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) in Reggio Calabria, Italy is 4,695 kilometers (2,917 miles / 2,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Italy. 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 06:17 in Kigali, it's 05:17 in Reggio Calabria.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,763 feet between the two airports. Reggio Calabria Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Reggio Calabria (REG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 158° (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 Reggio Calabria Airport (REG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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