EIE
Yeniseysk
Russia
8,618 km
5,355 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,618 km
5,355 mi / 4,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

EIE KGL
Airport Name Yeniseysk Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code EIE KGL
ICAO Code UNII HRYR
City Yeniseysk Kigali
Country Russia Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Krasnoyarsk Africa/Kigali
Elevation 253 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 58.470000, 92.110000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Yeniseysk (EIE) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yeniseysk Airport (EIE) in Yeniseysk, Russia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,618 kilometers (5,355 miles / 4,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Russia 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 20:30 in Yeniseysk, it's 15:30 in Kigali. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,606 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Yeniseysk Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Yeniseysk (EIE) follows a heading of 28° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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