GAY
Gaya Airport
India
6,608 km
4,106 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,608 km
4,106 mi / 3,568 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
252°
west southwest

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GAY KGL
Airport Name Gaya Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GAY KGL
ICAO Code VEGY HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country India Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Kigali
Elevation 380 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 24.740000, 84.950000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gaya Airport (GAY) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gaya Airport (GAY) in Gaya Airport, India to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,608 kilometers (4,106 miles / 3,568 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:48 in Gaya Airport, it's 01:18 in Kigali. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,479 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gaya Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gaya Airport (GAY) follows a heading of 60° (east 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 Gaya Airport (GAY) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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