KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,807 km
3,608 miles
VOG
Volgograd
Russia
Distance
5,807 km
3,608 mi / 3,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL VOG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Volgograd International Airport
IATA Code KGL VOG
ICAO Code HRYR URWW
City Kigali Volgograd
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Volgograd
Elevation 4,859 ft 482 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 48.780000, 44.350000

Kigali (KGL) to Volgograd (VOG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Volgograd International Airport (VOG) in Volgograd, Russia is 5,807 kilometers (3,608 miles / 3,136 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 00:46 in Kigali, it's 01:46 in Volgograd.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,377 feet between the two airports. Volgograd International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

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

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