KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
9,168 km
5,696 miles
REI
Regina
GF
Distance
9,168 km
5,696 mi / 4,950 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

KGL REI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Regina Airport
IATA Code KGL REI
ICAO Code HRYR SOOR
City Kigali Regina
Country Rwanda GF
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Cayenne
Elevation 4,859 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 4.310000, -52.130000

Kigali (KGL) to Regina (REI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Regina Airport (REI) in Regina, GF is 9,168 kilometers (5,696 miles / 4,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Rwanda with GF. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:09 in Kigali, it's 11:09 in Regina. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,777 feet between the two airports. Regina Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Regina (REI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 93° (east). 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 Regina Airport (REI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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