KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,973 km
3,712 miles
SIE
Sines Airport
Portugal
Distance
5,973 km
3,712 mi / 3,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SIE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sines Airport
IATA Code KGL SIE
ICAO Code HRYR LPSI
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Portugal
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 4,859 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 37.940000, -8.820000

Kigali (KGL) to Sines Airport (SIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sines Airport (SIE) in Sines Airport, Portugal is 5,973 kilometers (3,712 miles / 3,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Portugal. 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 13:20 in Kigali, it's 11:20 in Sines Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,859 feet between the two airports. Sines Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sines Airport (SIE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Sines Airport (SIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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