KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,238 km
5,119 miles
NYM
Nadym
Russia
Distance
8,238 km
5,119 mi / 4,448 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NYM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nadym Airport
IATA Code KGL NYM
ICAO Code HRYR USMM
City Kigali Nadym
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 65.480000, 72.700000

Kigali (KGL) to Nadym (NYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nadym Airport (NYM) in Nadym, Russia is 8,238 kilometers (5,119 miles / 4,448 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 18:28 in Kigali, it's 21:28 in Nadym. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,810 feet between the two airports. Nadym Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nadym (NYM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 225° (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 Nadym Airport (NYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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