JER
Saint Helier
JE
6,482 km
4,028 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,482 km
4,028 mi / 3,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Jersey
Heading
141°
southeast

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JER KGL
Airport Name Jersey Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code JER KGL
ICAO Code EGJJ HRYR
City Saint Helier Kigali
Country JE Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Jersey Africa/Kigali
Elevation 277 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 49.210000, -2.200000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Saint Helier (JER) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jersey Airport (JER) in Saint Helier, JE to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,482 kilometers (4,028 miles / 3,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:18 in Saint Helier, it's 12:18 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,582 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Jersey Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Saint Helier (JER) follows a heading of 336° (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 Jersey Airport (JER) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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