KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,291 km
4,530 miles
SCW
Syktyvkar
Russia
Distance
7,291 km
4,530 mi / 3,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL SCW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Syktyvkar Airport
IATA Code KGL SCW
ICAO Code HRYR UUYY
City Kigali Syktyvkar
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 342 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 61.650000, 50.850000

Kigali (KGL) to Syktyvkar (SCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Syktyvkar Airport (SCW) in Syktyvkar, Russia is 7,291 kilometers (4,530 miles / 3,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 09:55 in Kigali, it's 10:55 in Syktyvkar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,517 feet between the two airports. Syktyvkar Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Syktyvkar (SCW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 203° (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 Syktyvkar Airport (SCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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