KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,778 km
3,590 miles
SZG
Salzburg
Austria
Distance
5,778 km
3,590 mi / 3,120 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
345°
north northwest

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KGL SZG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Salzburg Airport
IATA Code KGL SZG
ICAO Code HRYR LOWS
City Kigali Salzburg
Country Rwanda Austria
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Vienna
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 47.790000, 13.000000

Kigali (KGL) to Salzburg (SZG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Salzburg Airport (SZG) in Salzburg, Austria is 5,778 kilometers (3,590 miles / 3,120 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Austria. 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 11:38 in Kigali, it's 10:38 in Salzburg.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,448 feet between the two airports. Salzburg Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Salzburg (SZG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 158° (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 Salzburg Airport (SZG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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