KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
4,791 km
2,977 miles
TPS
Trapani
Italy
Distance
4,791 km
2,977 mi / 2,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
340°
north northwest

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KGL TPS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Trapani / Birgi Airport
IATA Code KGL TPS
ICAO Code HRYR LICT
City Kigali Trapani
Country Rwanda Italy
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Rome
Elevation 4,859 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 37.910000, 12.490000

Kigali (KGL) to Trapani (TPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Trapani / Birgi Airport (TPS) in Trapani, Italy is 4,791 kilometers (2,977 miles / 2,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 Italy. 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 11:39 in Kigali, it's 10:39 in Trapani.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,834 feet between the two airports. Trapani / Birgi Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Trapani (TPS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 154° (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 Trapani / Birgi Airport (TPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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