KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,568 km
3,460 miles
SUJ
Satu Mare
Romania
Distance
5,568 km
3,460 mi / 3,006 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL SUJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Satu Mare Airport
IATA Code KGL SUJ
ICAO Code HRYR LRSM
City Kigali Satu Mare
Country Rwanda Romania
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 4,859 ft 405 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 47.700000, 22.890000

Kigali (KGL) to Satu Mare (SUJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Satu Mare Airport (SUJ) in Satu Mare, Romania is 5,568 kilometers (3,460 miles / 3,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 Romania. 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 17:47 in Kigali, it's 17:47 in Satu Mare.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,454 feet between the two airports. Satu Mare Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Satu Mare (SUJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 171° (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 Satu Mare Airport (SUJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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