KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
5,897 km
3,664 miles
ZHI
Grenchen Airport
Switzerland
Distance
5,897 km
3,664 mi / 3,184 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL ZHI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Grenchen Airport
IATA Code KGL ZHI
ICAO Code HRYR LSZG
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Switzerland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Zurich
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 47.180000, 7.420000

Kigali (KGL) to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Grenchen Airport (ZHI) in Grenchen Airport, Switzerland is 5,897 kilometers (3,664 miles / 3,184 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 Switzerland. 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 00:04 in Kigali, it's 23:04 in Grenchen Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,448 feet between the two airports. Grenchen Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Grenchen Airport (ZHI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 151° (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 Grenchen Airport (ZHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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