KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,129 km
4,430 miles
RUP
Rupsi India Airport
India
Distance
7,129 km
4,430 mi / 3,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL RUP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rupsi India Airport
IATA Code KGL RUP
ICAO Code HRYR VERU
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda India
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 4,859 ft 131 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 26.140000, 89.910000

Kigali (KGL) to Rupsi India Airport (RUP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rupsi India Airport (RUP) in Rupsi India Airport, India is 7,129 kilometers (4,430 miles / 3,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 08:18 in Kigali, it's 11:48 in Rupsi India 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 4,728 feet between the two airports. Rupsi India Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rupsi India Airport (RUP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 254° (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 Rupsi India Airport (RUP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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