HFN
Hornafjordur
Iceland
8,243 km
5,122 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,243 km
5,122 mi / 4,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

HFN KGL
Airport Name Hornafjordur Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HFN KGL
ICAO Code BIHN HRYR
City Hornafjordur Kigali
Country Iceland Rwanda
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Africa/Kigali
Elevation 24 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 64.300000, -15.230000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Hornafjordur (HFN) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) in Hornafjordur, Iceland to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,243 kilometers (5,122 miles / 4,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 16:53 in Hornafjordur, it's 18:53 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,835 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Hornafjordur Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Hornafjordur (HFN) follows a heading of 341° (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 Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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