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Flight Distance from Zurich (ZRH) to Kigali (KGL)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
ZRHLSZH
Zurich, Switzerland
Zürich Airport
Great Circle Path
5,884 km3,656 miles • 3,177 NM
Destination Airport
HRYRKGL
Kigali, Rwanda
Kigali International Airport
Direct Distance
5,884 km
3,656 Statute Miles
3,177 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
7h 25m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
530 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
153° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
7h 25m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
6h 54m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
11h 49m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇨🇭 Switzerland→🌐 RW
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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Departure Airport Specs
Zürich Airport (ZRH)
- City / Country: Zurich, Switzerland
- ICAO Code: LSZH
- Coordinates: 47.4581°, 8.5481°
- Timezone: Europe/Zurich
- Elevation: 1417 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Kigali International Airport (KGL)
- City / Country: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO Code: HRYR
- Coordinates: -1.9686°, 30.1395°
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Elevation: 4859 ft
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