GRZ
Graz
Austria
5,630 km
3,498 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,630 km
3,498 mi / 3,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Vienna
Heading
161°
south southeast

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GRZ KGL
Airport Name Graz Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GRZ KGL
ICAO Code LOWG HRYR
City Graz Kigali
Country Austria Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Vienna Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,115 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 46.990000, 15.440000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Graz (GRZ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Graz Airport (GRZ) in Graz, Austria to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,630 kilometers (3,498 miles / 3,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 Austria 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 05:22 in Graz, it's 06:22 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,744 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Graz Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Graz (GRZ) follows a heading of 347° (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 Graz Airport (GRZ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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