KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,558 km
3,454 miles
SOB
Sarmellek
Hungary
Distance
5,558 km
3,454 mi / 3,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SOB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sarmellek International Airport
IATA Code KGL SOB
ICAO Code HRYR LHSM
City Kigali Sarmellek
Country Rwanda Hungary
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Budapest
Elevation 4,859 ft 408 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 46.690000, 17.160000

Kigali (KGL) to Sarmellek (SOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) in Sarmellek, Hungary is 5,558 kilometers (3,454 miles / 3,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Hungary. 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 14:49 in Kigali, it's 13:49 in Sarmellek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,451 feet between the two airports. Sarmellek International Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sarmellek (SOB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 163° (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 Sarmellek International Airport (SOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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