GDZ
Gelendzhik
Russia
5,235 km
3,253 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,235 km
3,253 mi / 2,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
191°
south

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GDZ KGL
Airport Name Gelendzhik Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GDZ KGL
ICAO Code URKG HRYR
City Gelendzhik Kigali
Country Russia Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Moscow Africa/Kigali
Elevation 98 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 44.580000, 38.010000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gelendzhik (GDZ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ) in Gelendzhik, Russia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,235 kilometers (3,253 miles / 2,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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 13:14 in Gelendzhik, it's 12:14 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,761 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gelendzhik Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gelendzhik (GDZ) follows a heading of 8° (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 Gelendzhik Airport (GDZ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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