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Airport Reference

Kigali International Airport (KGL)

Kigali, Rwanda

IATA CodeKGL
ICAO CodeHRYR
CityKigali
CountryRwanda
Time ZoneAfrica/Kigali
Coordinates-1.9686, 30.1395

How KGL Appears in a GDS PNR

In a raw PNR segment line, KGL shows up as the three-letter origin or destination code — for example, a segment from London to Kigali might read:

2  BA 587 Y 15JUL 2*LHRKGL HK1  800A  2000P

The last three letters of the route pair (KGL) tell you the flight is arriving at Kigali International Airport.

Distance & Flight Time from Other Major Hubs

Real, calculated straight-line distances (great-circle) and a rough nonstop flight-time estimate:

HubDistanceEst. Flight Time
LHR (London)6,605 km / 4,104 mi≈ 7.8h nonstop
JFK (New York)11,321 km / 7,035 mi≈ 13.3h nonstop
DXB (Dubai)4,067 km / 2,527 mi≈ 4.8h nonstop
SIN (Singapore)8,219 km / 5,107 mi≈ 9.7h nonstop
SYD (Sydney)12,687 km / 7,883 mi≈ 14.9h nonstop

Flight time is a rough estimate based on typical long-haul cruise speed — actual routing, wind, and aircraft type will change the real duration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the IATA code for Kigali?

The main IATA airport code for Kigali is KGL — Kigali International Airport.

What time zone is Kigali International Airport in?

Kigali International Airport operates on Africa/Kigali time.

How does KGL appear in a GDS PNR?

In a flight segment line, KGL appears as the three-letter origin or destination code, e.g. a route shown as ...KGL... in Amadeus, Sabre, Galileo, or Worldspan.

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