JTR
Santorini Island
Greece
4,294 km
2,668 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,294 km
2,668 mi / 2,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Athens
Heading
173°
south

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JTR KGL
Airport Name Santorini Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code JTR KGL
ICAO Code LGSR HRYR
City Santorini Island Kigali
Country Greece Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Athens Africa/Kigali
Elevation 127 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 36.400000, 25.480000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Santorini Island (JTR) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Santorini Airport (JTR) in Santorini Island, Greece to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,294 kilometers (2,668 miles / 2,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Greece 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 14:51 in Santorini Island, it's 14:51 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,732 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Santorini Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Santorini Island (JTR) follows a heading of 354° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Santorini Airport (JTR) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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