KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,716 km
4,173 miles
KMW
Kostroma
Russia
Distance
6,716 km
4,173 mi / 3,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

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KGL KMW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kostroma Sokerkino Airport
IATA Code KGL KMW
ICAO Code HRYR UUBA
City Kigali Kostroma
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 446 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 57.800000, 41.020000

Kigali (KGL) to Kostroma (KMW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (KMW) in Kostroma, Russia is 6,716 kilometers (4,173 miles / 3,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 17:08 in Kigali, it's 18:08 in Kostroma.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,413 feet between the two airports. Kostroma Sokerkino Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kostroma (KMW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 193° (south southwest). 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 Kostroma Sokerkino Airport (KMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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