KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,510 km
4,045 miles
RRK
Rourkela Airport
India
Distance
6,510 km
4,045 mi / 3,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL RRK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rourkela Airport
IATA Code KGL RRK
ICAO Code HRYR VERK
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda India
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 4,859 ft 659 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 22.260000, 84.810000

Kigali (KGL) to Rourkela Airport (RRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rourkela Airport (RRK) in Rourkela Airport, India is 6,510 kilometers (4,045 miles / 3,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:06 in Kigali, it's 14:36 in Rourkela Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,200 feet between the two airports. Rourkela Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rourkela Airport (RRK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Rourkela Airport (RRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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