KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,031 km
3,126 miles
VAR
Varna
Bulgaria
Distance
5,031 km
3,126 mi / 2,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL VAR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Varna Airport
IATA Code KGL VAR
ICAO Code HRYR LBWN
City Kigali Varna
Country Rwanda Bulgaria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Sofia
Elevation 4,859 ft 230 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 43.230000, 27.830000

Kigali (KGL) to Varna (VAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Varna Airport (VAR) in Varna, Bulgaria is 5,031 kilometers (3,126 miles / 2,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Bulgaria. 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 19:24 in Kigali, it's 19:24 in Varna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,629 feet between the two airports. Varna Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Varna (VAR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 177° (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 Varna Airport (VAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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