KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,980 km
3,716 miles
SLM
Salamanca
Spain
Distance
5,980 km
3,716 mi / 3,229 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SLM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Salamanca Airport
IATA Code KGL SLM
ICAO Code HRYR LESA
City Kigali Salamanca
Country Rwanda Spain
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Madrid
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,595 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 40.950000, -5.500000

Kigali (KGL) to Salamanca (SLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Salamanca Airport (SLM) in Salamanca, Spain is 5,980 kilometers (3,716 miles / 3,229 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Spain. 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 02:23 in Kigali, it's 01:23 in Salamanca.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,264 feet between the two airports. Salamanca Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Salamanca (SLM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 134° (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 Salamanca Airport (SLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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