BEQ
Thetford
United Kingdom
6,635 km
4,123 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,635 km
4,123 mi / 3,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/London
Heading
145°
southeast

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BEQ KGL
Airport Name RAF Honington Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BEQ KGL
ICAO Code EGXH HRYR
City Thetford Kigali
Country United Kingdom Rwanda
Timezone Europe/London Africa/Kigali
Elevation 174 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 52.340000, 0.770000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Thetford (BEQ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Honington (BEQ) in Thetford, United Kingdom to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,635 kilometers (4,123 miles / 3,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 United Kingdom 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 17:41 in Thetford, it's 19:41 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,685 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than RAF Honington.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Thetford (BEQ) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). 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 Honington (BEQ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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