KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,439 km
3,379 miles
RMO
Chișinău
Moldova
Distance
5,439 km
3,379 mi / 2,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL RMO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Chișinău International Airport
IATA Code KGL RMO
ICAO Code HRYR LUKK
City Kigali Chișinău
Country Rwanda Moldova
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Chisinau
Elevation 4,859 ft 399 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 46.930000, 28.930000

Kigali (KGL) to Chișinău (RMO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Chișinău International Airport (RMO) in Chișinău, Moldova is 5,439 kilometers (3,379 miles / 2,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Moldova. 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 11:03 in Kigali, it's 11:03 in Chișinău.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,460 feet between the two airports. Chișinău International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Chișinău (RMO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 178° (south). 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 Chișinău International Airport (RMO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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