KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,112 km
3,798 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
6,112 km
3,798 mi / 3,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RMS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code KGL RMS
ICAO Code HRYR ETAR
City Kigali Ramstein
Country Rwanda Germany
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Berlin
Elevation 4,859 ft 776 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 49.440000, 7.600000

Kigali (KGL) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 6,112 kilometers (3,798 miles / 3,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 12:10 in Kigali, it's 11:10 in Ramstein.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,083 feet between the two airports. Ramstein Air Base sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Ramstein (RMS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 152° (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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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