KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
3,462 km
2,151 miles
RUN
St Denis
RE
Distance
3,462 km
2,151 mi / 1,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
129°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KGL RUN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Roland Garros Airport
IATA Code KGL RUN
ICAO Code HRYR FMEE
City Kigali St Denis
Country Rwanda RE
Timezone Africa/Kigali Indian/Reunion
Elevation 4,859 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 -20.890000, 55.510000

Kigali (KGL) to St Denis (RUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Roland Garros Airport (RUN) in St Denis, RE is 3,462 kilometers (2,151 miles / 1,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with RE. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:36 in Kigali, it's 21:36 in St Denis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,793 feet between the two airports. Roland Garros Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from St Denis (RUN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 304° (northwest). 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 Roland Garros Airport (RUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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