KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,997 km
3,727 miles
TFS
Tenerife Island
Spain
Distance
5,997 km
3,727 mi / 3,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
307°
northwest

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KGL TFS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tenerife South Airport
IATA Code KGL TFS
ICAO Code HRYR GCTS
City Kigali Tenerife Island
Country Rwanda Spain
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 4,859 ft 209 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 28.040000, -16.570000

Kigali (KGL) to Tenerife Island (TFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tenerife South Airport (TFS) in Tenerife Island, Spain is 5,997 kilometers (3,727 miles / 3,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Spain. 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 01:08 in Kigali, it's 23:08 in Tenerife Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,650 feet between the two airports. Tenerife South Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tenerife Island (TFS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 116° (east 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 Tenerife South Airport (TFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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