KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,116 km
3,800 miles
LEN
Leon
Spain
Distance
6,116 km
3,800 mi / 3,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LEN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Leon Airport
IATA Code KGL LEN
ICAO Code HRYR LELN
City Kigali Leon
Country Rwanda Spain
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Madrid
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,006 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 42.590000, -5.660000

Kigali (KGL) to Leon (LEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Leon Airport (LEN) in Leon, Spain is 6,116 kilometers (3,800 miles / 3,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 Spain. 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 22:27 in Kigali, it's 21:27 in Leon.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,853 feet between the two airports. Leon Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Leon (LEN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 134° (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 Leon Airport (LEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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