KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,211 km
3,860 miles
KOQ
Kothen
Germany
Distance
6,211 km
3,860 mi / 3,354 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KOQ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kothen Airport
IATA Code KGL KOQ
ICAO Code HRYR EDCK
City Kigali Kothen
Country Rwanda Germany
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Berlin
Elevation 4,859 ft 305 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.720000, 11.950000

Kigali (KGL) to Kothen (KOQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kothen Airport (KOQ) in Kothen, Germany is 6,211 kilometers (3,860 miles / 3,354 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 Germany. 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 07:08 in Kigali, it's 06:08 in Kothen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,554 feet between the two airports. Kothen Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kothen (KOQ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 158° (south southeast). 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 Kothen Airport (KOQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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