KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,128 km
4,429 miles
PIK
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Distance
7,128 km
4,429 mi / 3,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL PIK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport
IATA Code KGL PIK
ICAO Code HRYR EGPK
City Kigali Glasgow
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 4,859 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 55.510000, -4.590000

Kigali (KGL) to Glasgow (PIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) in Glasgow, United Kingdom is 7,128 kilometers (4,429 miles / 3,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 United Kingdom. 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 16:31 in Kigali, it's 14:31 in Glasgow.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,794 feet between the two airports. Glasgow Prestwick Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Glasgow (PIK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 141° (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 Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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