KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,152 km
4,444 miles
KOV
Kokshetau
Kazakhstan
Distance
7,152 km
4,444 mi / 3,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
25°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL KOV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kokshetau Airport
IATA Code KGL KOV
ICAO Code HRYR UACK
City Kigali Kokshetau
Country Rwanda Kazakhstan
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Almaty
Elevation 4,859 ft 888 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 53.330000, 69.590000

Kigali (KGL) to Kokshetau (KOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kokshetau Airport (KOV) in Kokshetau, Kazakhstan is 7,152 kilometers (4,444 miles / 3,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 Kazakhstan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:31 in Kigali, it's 02:31 in Kokshetau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,971 feet between the two airports. Kokshetau Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kokshetau (KOV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 225° (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 Kokshetau Airport (KOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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