AKT
RAF Akrotiri
Cyprus
4,076 km
2,533 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,076 km
2,533 mi / 2,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
185°
south

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AKT KGL
Airport Name RAF Akrotiri Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AKT KGL
ICAO Code LCRA HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Cyprus Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Nicosia Africa/Kigali
Elevation 76 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 34.590000, 32.990000 -1.970000, 30.140000

RAF Akrotiri (AKT) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Akrotiri (AKT) in RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,076 kilometers (2,533 miles / 2,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 185°.

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 Cyprus with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:24 in RAF Akrotiri, it's 12:24 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,783 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than RAF Akrotiri.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to RAF Akrotiri (AKT) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Akrotiri (AKT) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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