ILH
Illesheim Air Base
Germany
6,025 km
3,744 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,025 km
3,744 mi / 3,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
155°
south southeast

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ILH KGL
Airport Name Illesheim Air Base Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ILH KGL
ICAO Code ETIK HRYR
City N/A Kigali
Country Germany Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Berlin Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,079 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 49.470000, 10.390000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Illesheim Air Base (ILH) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Illesheim Air Base (ILH) in Illesheim Air Base, Germany to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,025 kilometers (3,744 miles / 3,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying south southeast at a heading of 155°.

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 Germany 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 12:59 in Illesheim Air Base, it's 13:59 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,780 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Illesheim Air Base.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Illesheim Air Base (ILH) follows a heading of 344° (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 Illesheim Air Base (ILH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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