KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,483 km
3,407 miles
ZAG
Zagreb
Croatia
Distance
5,483 km
3,407 mi / 2,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL ZAG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Zagreb Airport
IATA Code KGL ZAG
ICAO Code HRYR LDZA
City Kigali Zagreb
Country Rwanda Croatia
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 4,859 ft 353 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 45.740000, 16.070000

Kigali (KGL) to Zagreb (ZAG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Zagreb Airport (ZAG) in Zagreb, Croatia is 5,483 kilometers (3,407 miles / 2,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 Croatia. 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 10:20 in Kigali, it's 09:20 in Zagreb.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,506 feet between the two airports. Zagreb Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Zagreb (ZAG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 161° (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 Zagreb Airport (ZAG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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