KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,127 km
3,186 miles
SLS
Silistra
Bulgaria
Distance
5,127 km
3,186 mi / 2,768 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL SLS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield
IATA Code KGL SLS
ICAO Code HRYR LBSS
City Kigali Silistra
Country Rwanda Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,859 ft 351 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 44.060000, 27.180000

Kigali (KGL) to Silistra (SLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) in Silistra, Bulgaria is 5,127 kilometers (3,186 miles / 2,768 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 Bulgaria. 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 09:56 in Kigali, it's 09:56 in Silistra.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,508 feet between the two airports. Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Silistra (SLS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 Silistra Polkovnik Lambrinovo Airfield (SLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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