KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,728 km
4,181 miles
URE
Kuressaare
Estonia
Distance
6,728 km
4,181 mi / 3,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL URE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kuressaare Airport
IATA Code KGL URE
ICAO Code HRYR EEKE
City Kigali Kuressaare
Country Rwanda Estonia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Tallinn
Elevation 4,859 ft 14 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 58.230000, 22.510000

Kigali (KGL) to Kuressaare (URE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kuressaare Airport (URE) in Kuressaare, Estonia is 6,728 kilometers (4,181 miles / 3,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Estonia. 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 11:23 in Kigali, it's 11:23 in Kuressaare.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,845 feet between the two airports. Kuressaare Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kuressaare (URE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 171° (south). 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 Kuressaare Airport (URE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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