KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,104 km
3,793 miles
VDE
El Hierro Island
Spain
Distance
6,104 km
3,793 mi / 3,296 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL VDE
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Hierro Airport
IATA Code KGL VDE
ICAO Code HRYR GCHI
City Kigali El Hierro Island
Country Rwanda Spain
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 4,859 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 27.810000, -17.890000

Kigali (KGL) to El Hierro Island (VDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Hierro Airport (VDE) in El Hierro Island, Spain is 6,104 kilometers (3,793 miles / 3,296 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 Spain. 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 18:20 in Kigali, it's 16:20 in El Hierro Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,756 feet between the two airports. Hierro Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from El Hierro Island (VDE) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 115° (east 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 Hierro Airport (VDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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