KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,195 km
3,849 miles
SPM
Trier
Germany
Distance
6,195 km
3,849 mi / 3,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SPM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Spangdahlem Air Base
IATA Code KGL SPM
ICAO Code HRYR ETAD
City Kigali Trier
Country Rwanda Germany
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Berlin
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,197 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 49.970000, 6.690000

Kigali (KGL) to Trier (SPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) in Trier, Germany is 6,195 kilometers (3,849 miles / 3,345 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 Germany. 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 19:09 in Kigali, it's 18:09 in Trier.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,662 feet between the two airports. Spangdahlem Air Base sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Trier (SPM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 151° (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 Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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