KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,583 km
3,469 miles
ROV
Rostov-on-Don
Russia
Distance
5,583 km
3,469 mi / 3,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL ROV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Platov International Airport
IATA Code KGL ROV
ICAO Code HRYR URRP
City Kigali Rostov-on-Don
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 282 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 47.500000, 39.930000

Kigali (KGL) to Rostov-on-Don (ROV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Platov International Airport (ROV) in Rostov-on-Don, Russia is 5,583 kilometers (3,469 miles / 3,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 01:53 in Kigali, it's 02:53 in Rostov-on-Don.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,577 feet between the two airports. Platov International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rostov-on-Don (ROV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 193° (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 Platov International Airport (ROV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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