KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,777 km
3,589 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,777 km
3,589 mi / 3,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TRR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code KGL TRR
ICAO Code HRYR VCCT
City Kigali Trincomalee
Country Rwanda Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Colombo
Elevation 4,859 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 8.540000, 81.180000

Kigali (KGL) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 5,777 kilometers (3,589 miles / 3,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 Sri Lanka. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:40 in Kigali, it's 15:10 in Trincomalee. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,853 feet between the two airports. China-Bay Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Trincomalee (TRR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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