KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,160 km
5,070 miles
VKT
Vorkuta
Russia
Distance
8,160 km
5,070 mi / 4,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL VKT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Vorkuta Airport
IATA Code KGL VKT
ICAO Code HRYR UUYW
City Kigali Vorkuta
Country Rwanda Russia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Moscow
Elevation 4,859 ft 604 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 67.490000, 63.990000

Kigali (KGL) to Vorkuta (VKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Vorkuta Airport (VKT) in Vorkuta, Russia is 8,160 kilometers (5,070 miles / 4,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 19:52 in Kigali, it's 20:52 in Vorkuta.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,255 feet between the two airports. Vorkuta Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Vorkuta (VKT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 216° (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 Vorkuta Airport (VKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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