KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,436 km
3,999 miles
REN
Orenburg
Russia
Distance
6,436 km
3,999 mi / 3,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
18°
north northeast

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KGL REN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Orenburg Central Airport
IATA Code KGL REN
ICAO Code HRYR UWOO
City Kigali Orenburg
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 387 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.800000, 55.460000

Kigali (KGL) to Orenburg (REN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Orenburg Central Airport (REN) in Orenburg, Russia is 6,436 kilometers (3,999 miles / 3,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 Russia. 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 07:33 in Kigali, it's 10:33 in Orenburg. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,472 feet between the two airports. Orenburg Central Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Orenburg (REN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 210° (south southwest). 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 Orenburg Central Airport (REN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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