KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,960 km
3,082 miles
SKP
Skopje
North Macedonia
Distance
4,960 km
3,082 mi / 2,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL SKP
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Skopje Alexander the Great Airport
IATA Code KGL SKP
ICAO Code HRYR LWSK
City Kigali Skopje
Country Rwanda North Macedonia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Skopje
Elevation 4,859 ft 781 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 41.960000, 21.620000

Kigali (KGL) to Skopje (SKP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (SKP) in Skopje, North Macedonia is 4,960 kilometers (3,082 miles / 2,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 North Macedonia. 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 10:33 in Kigali, it's 09:33 in Skopje.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,078 feet between the two airports. Skopje Alexander the Great Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Skopje (SKP) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 168° (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 Skopje Alexander the Great Airport (SKP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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