KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,674 km
3,526 miles
VSG
Luhansk
Ukraine
Distance
5,674 km
3,526 mi / 3,064 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL VSG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Luhansk International Airport
IATA Code KGL VSG
ICAO Code HRYR UKCW
City Kigali Luhansk
Country Rwanda Ukraine
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Kyiv
Elevation 4,859 ft 636 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 48.420000, 39.370000

Kigali (KGL) to Luhansk (VSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Luhansk International Airport (VSG) in Luhansk, Ukraine is 5,674 kilometers (3,526 miles / 3,064 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Ukraine. 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 00:47 in Kigali, it's 00:47 in Luhansk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,223 feet between the two airports. Luhansk International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Luhansk (VSG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 192° (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 Luhansk International Airport (VSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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