KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,973 km
3,711 miles
VIT
Alava
Spain
Distance
5,973 km
3,711 mi / 3,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL VIT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Vitoria/Foronda Airport
IATA Code KGL VIT
ICAO Code HRYR LEVT
City Kigali Alava
Country Rwanda Spain
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Madrid
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,682 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 42.880000, -2.720000

Kigali (KGL) to Alava (VIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) in Alava, Spain is 5,973 kilometers (3,711 miles / 3,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 17:30 in Kigali, it's 16:30 in Alava.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,177 feet between the two airports. Vitoria/Foronda Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Alava (VIT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 138° (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 Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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