KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,442 km
4,003 miles
KUF
Samara
Russia
Distance
6,442 km
4,003 mi / 3,478 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL KUF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kurumoch International Airport
IATA Code KGL KUF
ICAO Code HRYR UWWW
City Kigali Samara
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Samara
Elevation 4,859 ft 477 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 53.500000, 50.160000

Kigali (KGL) to Samara (KUF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kurumoch International Airport (KUF) in Samara, Russia is 6,442 kilometers (4,003 miles / 3,478 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 14:10 in Kigali, it's 16:10 in Samara.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,382 feet between the two airports. Kurumoch International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Samara (KUF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 204° (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 Kurumoch International Airport (KUF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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