KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,311 km
3,921 miles
KLF
Kaluga
Russia
Distance
6,311 km
3,921 mi / 3,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL KLF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Grabtsevo Airport
IATA Code KGL KLF
ICAO Code HRYR UUBC
City Kigali Kaluga
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 656 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 54.550000, 36.370000

Kigali (KGL) to Kaluga (KLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Grabtsevo Airport (KLF) in Kaluga, Russia is 6,311 kilometers (3,921 miles / 3,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 Rwanda with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:04 in Kigali, it's 22:04 in Kaluga.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,203 feet between the two airports. Grabtsevo Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kaluga (KLF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 187° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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