KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,159 km
5,070 miles
VRI
Varandey Airport
Russia
Distance
8,159 km
5,070 mi / 4,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
10°
north

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KGL VRI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Varandey Airport
IATA Code KGL VRI
ICAO Code HRYR ULDW
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 68.850000, 58.200000

Kigali (KGL) to Varandey Airport (VRI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Varandey Airport (VRI) in Varandey Airport, Russia is 8,159 kilometers (5,070 miles / 4,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 13:35 in Kigali, it's 14:35 in Varandey Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,820 feet between the two airports. Varandey Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Varandey Airport (VRI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 209° (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 Varandey Airport (VRI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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