KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,169 km
3,833 miles
SLV
Shimla Airport
India
Distance
6,169 km
3,833 mi / 3,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
49°
northeast

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KGL SLV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Shimla Airport
IATA Code KGL SLV
ICAO Code HRYR VISM
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda India
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,072 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 31.080000, 77.070000

Kigali (KGL) to Shimla Airport (SLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Shimla Airport (SLV) in Shimla Airport, India is 6,169 kilometers (3,833 miles / 3,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:28 in Kigali, it's 07:58 in Shimla Airport. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Shimla Airport (SLV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Shimla Airport (SLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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