KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,391 km
3,971 miles
SKX
Saransk
Russia
Distance
6,391 km
3,971 mi / 3,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL SKX
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Saransk Airport
IATA Code KGL SKX
ICAO Code HRYR UWPS
City Kigali Saransk
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 676 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 54.130000, 45.210000

Kigali (KGL) to Saransk (SKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Saransk Airport (SKX) in Saransk, Russia is 6,391 kilometers (3,971 miles / 3,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Russia. 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 20:10 in Kigali, it's 21:10 in Saransk.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,183 feet between the two airports. Saransk Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Saransk (SKX) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 198° (south southwest). 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 Saransk Airport (SKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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