KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,276 km
3,900 miles
PGH
Pantnagar
India
Distance
6,276 km
3,900 mi / 3,389 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL PGH
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Pantnagar Airport
IATA Code KGL PGH
ICAO Code HRYR VIPT
City Kigali Pantnagar
Country Rwanda India
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 4,859 ft 769 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 29.030000, 79.470000

Kigali (KGL) to Pantnagar (PGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pantnagar Airport (PGH) in Pantnagar, India is 6,276 kilometers (3,900 miles / 3,389 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:26 in Kigali, it's 21:56 in Pantnagar. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,090 feet between the two airports. Pantnagar Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Pantnagar (PGH) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Pantnagar Airport (PGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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