KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,268 km
3,895 miles
VGO
Vigo
Spain
Distance
6,268 km
3,895 mi / 3,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL VGO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Vigo Airport
IATA Code KGL VGO
ICAO Code HRYR LEVX
City Kigali Vigo
Country Rwanda Spain
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Madrid
Elevation 4,859 ft 856 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 42.230000, -8.630000

Kigali (KGL) to Vigo (VGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Vigo Airport (VGO) in Vigo, Spain is 6,268 kilometers (3,895 miles / 3,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Spain. 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 23:51 in Kigali, it's 22:51 in Vigo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,003 feet between the two airports. Vigo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Vigo (VGO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 131° (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 Vigo Airport (VGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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