KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,488 km
4,032 miles
VLU
Velikiye Luki
Russia
Distance
6,488 km
4,032 mi / 3,503 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL VLU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Velikiye Luki Airport
IATA Code KGL VLU
ICAO Code HRYR ULOL
City Kigali Velikiye Luki
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 328 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 56.380000, 30.610000

Kigali (KGL) to Velikiye Luki (VLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) in Velikiye Luki, Russia is 6,488 kilometers (4,032 miles / 3,503 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 03:06 in Kigali, it's 04:06 in Velikiye Luki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,531 feet between the two airports. Velikiye Luki Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Velikiye Luki (VLU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 181° (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 Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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