KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,568 km
4,081 miles
SEN
Southend
United Kingdom
Distance
6,568 km
4,081 mi / 3,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SEN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Southend Airport
IATA Code KGL SEN
ICAO Code HRYR EGMC
City Kigali Southend
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 4,859 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 51.570000, 0.700000

Kigali (KGL) to Southend (SEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Southend Airport (SEN) in Southend, United Kingdom is 6,568 kilometers (4,081 miles / 3,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 14:35 in Kigali, it's 12:35 in Southend.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,810 feet between the two airports. Southend Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Southend (SEN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 145° (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 Southend Airport (SEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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