KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,533 km
3,438 miles
TGK
Taganrog
Russia
Distance
5,533 km
3,438 mi / 2,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL TGK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Taganrog Yuzhny Airport
IATA Code KGL TGK
ICAO Code HRYR URRT
City Kigali Taganrog
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 118 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 47.200000, 38.850000

Kigali (KGL) to Taganrog (TGK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Taganrog Yuzhny Airport (TGK) in Taganrog, Russia is 5,533 kilometers (3,438 miles / 2,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 05:12 in Kigali, it's 06:12 in Taganrog.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,741 feet between the two airports. Taganrog Yuzhny Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Taganrog (TGK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 191° (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 Taganrog Yuzhny Airport (TGK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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