KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,554 km
3,451 miles
VLK
Zavetnoe Airport
Russia
Distance
5,554 km
3,451 mi / 2,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
12°
north northeast

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KGL VLK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Zavetnoe Airport
IATA Code KGL VLK
ICAO Code HRYR URRY
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 431 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 46.540000, 43.650000

Kigali (KGL) to Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) in Zavetnoe Airport, Russia is 5,554 kilometers (3,451 miles / 2,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 06:10 in Kigali, it's 07:10 in Zavetnoe Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,428 feet between the two airports. Zavetnoe Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 198° (south southwest). 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 Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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