HIM
Hingurakgoda
Sri Lanka
5,746 km
3,571 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
5,746 km
3,571 mi / 3,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

HIM KGL
Airport Name Minneriya Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HIM KGL
ICAO Code VCCH HRYR
City Hingurakgoda Kigali
Country Sri Lanka Rwanda
Timezone Asia/Colombo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 170 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 8.050000, 80.980000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Hingurakgoda (HIM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneriya Airport (HIM) in Hingurakgoda, Sri Lanka to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 5,746 kilometers (3,571 miles / 3,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Sri Lanka 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 23:59 in Hingurakgoda, it's 20:29 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 4,689 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Minneriya Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Hingurakgoda (HIM) follows a heading of 78° (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 Minneriya Airport (HIM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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