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Flight Distance from Kigali (KGL) to London (LGW)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KGLHRYR
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali International Airport
Great Circle Path
6,565 km4,079 miles • 3,545 NM
Destination Airport
EGKKLGW
London, United Kingdom
London Gatwick Airport
Direct Distance
6,565 km
4,079 Statute Miles
3,545 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
8h 13m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
591 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
338° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
8h 13m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
7h 38m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
13h 8m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 RW→🇬🇧 United Kingdom
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
- City / Country: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO Code: HRYR
- Coordinates: -1.9686°, 30.1395°
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Elevation: 4859 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
- City / Country: London, United Kingdom
- ICAO Code: EGKK
- Coordinates: 51.1487°, -0.1857°
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Elevation: 202 ft
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