KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,234 km
3,252 miles
NAL
Nalchik
Russia
Distance
5,234 km
3,252 mi / 2,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NAL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nalchik Airport
IATA Code KGL NAL
ICAO Code HRYR URMN
City Kigali Nalchik
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,461 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 43.510000, 43.640000

Kigali (KGL) to Nalchik (NAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nalchik Airport (NAL) in Nalchik, Russia is 5,234 kilometers (3,252 miles / 2,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 17:24 in Kigali, it's 18:24 in Nalchik.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,398 feet between the two airports. Nalchik Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nalchik (NAL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 199° (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 Nalchik Airport (NAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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