KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,746 km
3,571 miles
SMV
Samedan Airport
Switzerland
Distance
5,746 km
3,571 mi / 3,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SMV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Samedan Airport
IATA Code KGL SMV
ICAO Code HRYR LSZS
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Zurich
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,600 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 46.530000, 9.880000

Kigali (KGL) to Samedan Airport (SMV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Samedan Airport (SMV) in Samedan Airport, Switzerland is 5,746 kilometers (3,571 miles / 3,103 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 Switzerland. 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 12:12 in Kigali, it's 11:12 in Samedan Airport.

The return flight from Samedan Airport (SMV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 154° (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 Samedan Airport (SMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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