KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,065 km
5,011 miles
SWT
Strezhevoy
Russia
Distance
8,065 km
5,011 mi / 4,355 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL SWT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Strezhevoy Airport
IATA Code KGL SWT
ICAO Code HRYR UNSS
City Kigali Strezhevoy
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Elevation 4,859 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 60.710000, 77.660000

Kigali (KGL) to Strezhevoy (SWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Strezhevoy Airport (SWT) in Strezhevoy, Russia is 8,065 kilometers (5,011 miles / 4,355 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Russia. 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 19:14 in Kigali, it's 00:14 in Strezhevoy. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,695 feet between the two airports. Strezhevoy Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Strezhevoy (SWT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 231° (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 Strezhevoy Airport (SWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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