KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,109 km
4,417 miles
PES
Petrozavodsk
Russia
Distance
7,109 km
4,417 mi / 3,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL PES
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Petrozavodsk Airport
IATA Code KGL PES
ICAO Code HRYR ULPB
City Kigali Petrozavodsk
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 61.890000, 34.150000

Kigali (KGL) to Petrozavodsk (PES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Petrozavodsk Airport (PES) in Petrozavodsk, Russia is 7,109 kilometers (4,417 miles / 3,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 17:42 in Kigali, it's 18:42 in Petrozavodsk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,708 feet between the two airports. Petrozavodsk Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Petrozavodsk (PES) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 184° (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 Petrozavodsk Airport (PES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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