KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,392 km
3,972 miles
UDE
Uden
Netherlands
Distance
6,392 km
3,972 mi / 3,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
342°
north northwest

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KGL UDE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Volkel Air Base
IATA Code KGL UDE
ICAO Code HRYR EHVK
City Kigali Uden
Country Rwanda Netherlands
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 4,859 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.660000, 5.710000

Kigali (KGL) to Uden (UDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Volkel Air Base (UDE) in Uden, Netherlands is 6,392 kilometers (3,972 miles / 3,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Netherlands. 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 16:21 in Kigali, it's 15:21 in Uden.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,787 feet between the two airports. Volkel Air Base sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Uden (UDE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 151° (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 Volkel Air Base (UDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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