KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,751 km
3,573 miles
PZY
Piestany
Slovakia
Distance
5,751 km
3,573 mi / 3,105 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL PZY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Piestany Airport
IATA Code KGL PZY
ICAO Code HRYR LZPP
City Kigali Piestany
Country Rwanda Slovakia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Bratislava
Elevation 4,859 ft 545 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 48.630000, 17.830000

Kigali (KGL) to Piestany (PZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Piestany Airport (PZY) in Piestany, Slovakia is 5,751 kilometers (3,573 miles / 3,105 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Slovakia. 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 12:22 in Kigali, it's 11:22 in Piestany.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,314 feet between the two airports. Piestany Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Piestany (PZY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 164° (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 Piestany Airport (PZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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