KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,761 km
4,201 miles
WTN
Waddington
United Kingdom
Distance
6,761 km
4,201 mi / 3,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL WTN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport RAF Waddington
IATA Code KGL WTN
ICAO Code HRYR EGXW
City Kigali Waddington
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 4,859 ft 231 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 53.170000, -0.520000

Kigali (KGL) to Waddington (WTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to RAF Waddington (WTN) in Waddington, United Kingdom is 6,761 kilometers (4,201 miles / 3,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 United Kingdom. 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 22:10 in Kigali, it's 20:10 in Waddington.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,628 feet between the two airports. RAF Waddington sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Waddington (WTN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 144° (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 RAF Waddington (WTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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