KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,465 km
4,017 miles
RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Distance
6,465 km
4,017 mi / 3,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RTM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rotterdam Airport
IATA Code KGL RTM
ICAO Code HRYR EHRD
City Kigali Rotterdam
Country Rwanda Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 4,859 ft -15 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.960000, 4.440000

Kigali (KGL) to Rotterdam (RTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 6,465 kilometers (4,017 miles / 3,491 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Netherlands. 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 02:17 in Kigali, it's 01:17 in Rotterdam.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,874 feet between the two airports. Rotterdam Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rotterdam (RTM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 149° (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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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