KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,772 km
4,208 miles
SWS
Swansea
United Kingdom
Distance
6,772 km
4,208 mi / 3,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SWS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Swansea Airport
IATA Code KGL SWS
ICAO Code HRYR EGFH
City Kigali Swansea
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 4,859 ft 299 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.610000, -4.070000

Kigali (KGL) to Swansea (SWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Swansea Airport (SWS) in Swansea, United Kingdom is 6,772 kilometers (4,208 miles / 3,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 08:59 in Kigali, it's 06:59 in Swansea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,560 feet between the two airports. Swansea Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Swansea (SWS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 140° (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 Swansea Airport (SWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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