ARN
Stockholm
Sweden
6,934 km
4,309 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,934 km
4,309 mi / 3,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
166°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ARN KGL
Airport Name Stockholm-Arlanda Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ARN KGL
ICAO Code ESSA HRYR
City Stockholm Kigali
Country Sweden Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Kigali
Elevation 137 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 59.650000, 17.920000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Stockholm (ARN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) in Stockholm, Sweden to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,934 kilometers (4,309 miles / 3,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 166°.

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 Sweden with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:02 in Stockholm, it's 08:02 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,722 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Stockholm-Arlanda Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Stockholm (ARN) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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