KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,427 km
3,993 miles
OSF
Moscow
Russia
Distance
6,427 km
3,993 mi / 3,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

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KGL OSF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ostafyevo International Airport
IATA Code KGL OSF
ICAO Code HRYR UUMO
City Kigali Moscow
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 568 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 55.510000, 37.510000

Kigali (KGL) to Moscow (OSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ostafyevo International Airport (OSF) in Moscow, Russia is 6,427 kilometers (3,993 miles / 3,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 22:45 in Kigali, it's 23:45 in Moscow.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,291 feet between the two airports. Ostafyevo International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Moscow (OSF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 189° (south). 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 Ostafyevo International Airport (OSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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