KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,423 km
2,748 miles
SMI
Samos Island
Greece
Distance
4,423 km
2,748 mi / 2,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
356°
north

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KGL SMI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Samos Airport
IATA Code KGL SMI
ICAO Code HRYR LGSM
City Kigali Samos Island
Country Rwanda Greece
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Athens
Elevation 4,859 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 37.690000, 26.910000

Kigali (KGL) to Samos Island (SMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Samos Airport (SMI) in Samos Island, Greece is 4,423 kilometers (2,748 miles / 2,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Greece. 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 17:12 in Kigali, it's 17:12 in Samos Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,840 feet between the two airports. Samos Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Samos Island (SMI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 175° (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 Samos Airport (SMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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