KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,367 km
3,335 miles
STW
Stavropol
Russia
Distance
5,367 km
3,335 mi / 2,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
11°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL STW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport
IATA Code KGL STW
ICAO Code HRYR URMT
City Kigali Stavropol
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,486 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 45.110000, 42.110000

Kigali (KGL) to Stavropol (STW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) in Stavropol, Russia is 5,367 kilometers (3,335 miles / 2,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 11°.

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 17:44 in Kigali, it's 18:44 in Stavropol.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,373 feet between the two airports. Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Stavropol (STW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 196° (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 Stavropol Shpakovskoye Airport (STW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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