KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,613 km
3,487 miles
KTY
Kalutara
Sri Lanka
Distance
5,613 km
3,487 mi / 3,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

KGL KTY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Katukurunda Airport
IATA Code KGL KTY
ICAO Code HRYR VCCN
City Kigali Kalutara
Country Rwanda Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Colombo
Elevation 4,859 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 6.550000, 79.980000

Kigali (KGL) to Kalutara (KTY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Katukurunda Airport (KTY) in Kalutara, Sri Lanka is 5,613 kilometers (3,487 miles / 3,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 15:31 in Kigali, it's 19:01 in Kalutara. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,849 feet between the two airports. Katukurunda Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kalutara (KTY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Katukurunda Airport (KTY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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