KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,081 km
3,779 miles
WAW
Warsaw
Poland
Distance
6,081 km
3,779 mi / 3,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
353°
north

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KGL WAW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Warsaw Chopin Airport
IATA Code KGL WAW
ICAO Code HRYR EPWA
City Kigali Warsaw
Country Rwanda Poland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Warsaw
Elevation 4,859 ft 362 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 52.170000, 20.970000

Kigali (KGL) to Warsaw (WAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) in Warsaw, Poland is 6,081 kilometers (3,779 miles / 3,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 Poland. 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 09:08 in Kigali, it's 08:08 in Warsaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,497 feet between the two airports. Warsaw Chopin Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Warsaw (WAW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 169° (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 Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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