KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,567 km
3,459 miles
VLC
Valencia
Spain
Distance
5,567 km
3,459 mi / 3,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
329°
north northwest

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KGL VLC
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Valencia Airport
IATA Code KGL VLC
ICAO Code HRYR LEVC
City Kigali Valencia
Country Rwanda Spain
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Madrid
Elevation 4,859 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 39.490000, -0.480000

Kigali (KGL) to Valencia (VLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Valencia Airport (VLC) in Valencia, Spain is 5,567 kilometers (3,459 miles / 3,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 01:48 in Kigali, it's 00:48 in Valencia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,619 feet between the two airports. Valencia Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Valencia (VLC) 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 Valencia Airport (VLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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