KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,925 km
3,682 miles
KTW
Katowice
Poland
Distance
5,925 km
3,682 mi / 3,200 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL KTW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Katowice International Airport
IATA Code KGL KTW
ICAO Code HRYR EPKT
City Kigali Katowice
Country Rwanda Poland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 4,859 ft 995 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 50.470000, 19.080000

Kigali (KGL) to Katowice (KTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Katowice International Airport (KTW) in Katowice, Poland is 5,925 kilometers (3,682 miles / 3,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Poland. 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 18:04 in Kigali, it's 17:04 in Katowice.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,864 feet between the two airports. Katowice International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Katowice (KTW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 166° (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 Katowice International Airport (KTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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