KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,002 km
3,729 miles
URS
Kursk
Russia
Distance
6,002 km
3,729 mi / 3,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

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KGL URS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kursk East Airport
IATA Code KGL URS
ICAO Code HRYR UUOK
City Kigali Kursk
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 686 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.750000, 36.300000

Kigali (KGL) to Kursk (URS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kursk East Airport (URS) in Kursk, Russia is 6,002 kilometers (3,729 miles / 3,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 02:07 in Kigali, it's 03:07 in Kursk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,173 feet between the two airports. Kursk East Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kursk (URS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 188° (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 Kursk East Airport (URS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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