KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,597 km
4,099 miles
SOU
Southampton
United Kingdom
Distance
6,597 km
4,099 mi / 3,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
337°
north northwest

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KGL SOU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Southampton Airport
IATA Code KGL SOU
ICAO Code HRYR EGHI
City Kigali Southampton
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 4,859 ft 44 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 50.950000, -1.360000

Kigali (KGL) to Southampton (SOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Southampton Airport (SOU) in Southampton, United Kingdom is 6,597 kilometers (4,099 miles / 3,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 01:51 in Kigali, it's 23:51 in Southampton.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,815 feet between the two airports. Southampton Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Southampton (SOU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 143° (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 Southampton Airport (SOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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