KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,204 km
3,234 miles
OLB
Olbia
Italy
Distance
5,204 km
3,234 mi / 2,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL OLB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport
IATA Code KGL OLB
ICAO Code HRYR LIEO
City Kigali Olbia
Country Rwanda Italy
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Rome
Elevation 4,859 ft 37 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 40.900000, 9.520000

Kigali (KGL) to Olbia (OLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) in Olbia, Italy is 5,204 kilometers (3,234 miles / 2,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 17:49 in Kigali, it's 16:49 in Olbia.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,822 feet between the two airports. Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Olbia (OLB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 151° (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 Olbia / Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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