KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,372 km
5,202 miles
TQL
Tarko-Sale
Russia
Distance
8,372 km
5,202 mi / 4,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL TQL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Tarko-Sale Airport
IATA Code KGL TQL
ICAO Code HRYR USDS
City Kigali Tarko-Sale
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 4,859 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 64.930000, 77.820000

Kigali (KGL) to Tarko-Sale (TQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Tarko-Sale Airport (TQL) in Tarko-Sale, Russia is 8,372 kilometers (5,202 miles / 4,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 19:26 in Kigali, it's 22:26 in Tarko-Sale. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,777 feet between the two airports. Tarko-Sale Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Tarko-Sale (TQL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 230° (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 Tarko-Sale Airport (TQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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