GIB
Gibraltar
GI
5,609 km
3,486 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,609 km
3,486 mi / 3,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Madrid
Heading
131°
southeast

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GIB KGL
Airport Name Gibraltar Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GIB KGL
ICAO Code LXGB HRYR
City Gibraltar Kigali
Country GI Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Madrid Africa/Kigali
Elevation 15 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 36.150000, -5.350000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Gibraltar (GIB) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gibraltar Airport (GIB) in Gibraltar, GI to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,609 kilometers (3,486 miles / 3,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 GI with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:08 in Gibraltar, it's 15:08 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,844 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Gibraltar Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Gibraltar (GIB) follows a heading of 323° (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 Gibraltar Airport (GIB) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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