KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,246 km
3,260 miles
SPU
Split
Croatia
Distance
5,246 km
3,260 mi / 2,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SPU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Split Airport
IATA Code KGL SPU
ICAO Code HRYR LDSP
City Kigali Split
Country Rwanda Croatia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 4,859 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 43.540000, 16.300000

Kigali (KGL) to Split (SPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Split Airport (SPU) in Split, Croatia is 5,246 kilometers (3,260 miles / 2,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Croatia. 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 07:19 in Kigali, it's 06:19 in Split.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,780 feet between the two airports. Split Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Split (SPU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 161° (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 Split Airport (SPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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