KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,431 km
3,996 miles
RLG
Rostock
Germany
Distance
6,431 km
3,996 mi / 3,472 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RLG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rostock-Laage Airport
IATA Code KGL RLG
ICAO Code HRYR ETNL
City Kigali Rostock
Country Rwanda Germany
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Berlin
Elevation 4,859 ft 138 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 53.920000, 12.280000

Kigali (KGL) to Rostock (RLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) in Rostock, Germany is 6,431 kilometers (3,996 miles / 3,472 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Germany. 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 13:11 in Kigali, it's 12:11 in Rostock.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,721 feet between the two airports. Rostock-Laage Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rostock (RLG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 159° (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 Rostock-Laage Airport (RLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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