KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,792 km
3,599 miles
LNZ
Linz
Austria
Distance
5,792 km
3,599 mi / 3,127 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL LNZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Linz Airport
IATA Code KGL LNZ
ICAO Code HRYR LOWL
City Kigali Linz
Country Rwanda Austria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Vienna
Elevation 4,859 ft 978 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 48.230000, 14.190000

Kigali (KGL) to Linz (LNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Linz Airport (LNZ) in Linz, Austria is 5,792 kilometers (3,599 miles / 3,127 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Austria. 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 19:46 in Kigali, it's 18:46 in Linz.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,881 feet between the two airports. Linz Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Linz (LNZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 160° (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 Linz Airport (LNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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