GUU
Grundarfjordur
Iceland
8,588 km
5,336 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,588 km
5,336 mi / 4,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GUU KGL
Airport Name Grundarfjordur Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GUU KGL
ICAO Code BIGF HRYR
City Grundarfjordur Kigali
Country Iceland Rwanda
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Africa/Kigali
Elevation 17 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 64.990000, -23.220000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Grundarfjordur (GUU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grundarfjordur Airport (GUU) in Grundarfjordur, Iceland to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,588 kilometers (5,336 miles / 4,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Iceland 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 11:02 in Grundarfjordur, it's 13:02 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,842 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Grundarfjordur Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Grundarfjordur (GUU) follows a heading of 340° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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