KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,716 km
4,173 miles
NQY
Newquay
United Kingdom
Distance
6,716 km
4,173 mi / 3,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NQY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Newquay Cornwall Airport
IATA Code KGL NQY
ICAO Code HRYR EGHQ
City Kigali Newquay
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 4,859 ft 390 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 50.440000, -5.000000

Kigali (KGL) to Newquay (NQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) in Newquay, United Kingdom is 6,716 kilometers (4,173 miles / 3,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 22:52 in Kigali, it's 20:52 in Newquay.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,469 feet between the two airports. Newquay Cornwall Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Newquay (NQY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 139° (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 Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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