KRE
Kirundo
Burundi
6,623 km
4,115 miles
LGW
London
United Kingdom
Distance
6,623 km
4,115 mi / 3,576 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Bujumbura
Heading
338°
north northwest

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KRE LGW
Airport Name Kirundo Airport London Gatwick Airport
IATA Code KRE LGW
ICAO Code HBBO EGKK
City Kirundo London
Country Burundi United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Bujumbura Europe/London
Elevation 4,511 ft 202 ft
Coordinates -2.540000, 30.090000 51.150000, -0.190000

Kirundo (KRE) to London (LGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kirundo Airport (KRE) in Kirundo, Burundi to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) in London, United Kingdom is 6,623 kilometers (4,115 miles / 3,576 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 Burundi with United Kingdom. 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 07:10 in Kirundo, it's 05:10 in London.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,309 feet between the two airports. London Gatwick Airport sits lower than Kirundo Airport.

The return flight from London (LGW) to Kirundo (KRE) follows a heading of 144° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kirundo Airport (KRE) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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