KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,660 km
3,517 miles
LIN
Milan
Italy
Distance
5,660 km
3,517 mi / 3,056 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LIN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Linate Airport
IATA Code KGL LIN
ICAO Code HRYR LIML
City Kigali Milan
Country Rwanda Italy
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Rome
Elevation 4,859 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 45.450000, 9.280000

Kigali (KGL) to Milan (LIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Linate Airport (LIN) in Milan, Italy is 5,660 kilometers (3,517 miles / 3,056 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Italy. 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 08:48 in Kigali, it's 07:48 in Milan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,506 feet between the two airports. Linate Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Milan (LIN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 153° (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 Linate Airport (LIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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