HEL
Helsinki
Finland
6,941 km
4,313 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,941 km
4,313 mi / 3,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
174°
south

Airport Comparison

HEL KGL
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HEL KGL
ICAO Code EFHK HRYR
City Helsinki Kigali
Country Finland Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Helsinki Africa/Kigali
Elevation 179 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Helsinki (HEL) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,941 kilometers (4,313 miles / 3,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 174°.

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 Finland 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 07:57 in Helsinki, it's 07:57 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,680 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Helsinki Vantaa Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 357° (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 Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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