HVG
Honningsvåg
Norway
8,121 km
5,046 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,121 km
5,046 mi / 4,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
176°
south

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HVG KGL
Airport Name Valan Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HVG KGL
ICAO Code ENHV HRYR
City Honningsvåg Kigali
Country Norway Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Oslo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 44 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 71.010000, 25.980000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Honningsvåg (HVG) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Valan Airport (HVG) in Honningsvåg, Norway to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,121 kilometers (5,046 miles / 4,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 176°.

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 Norway 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 15:44 in Honningsvåg, it's 16:44 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,815 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Valan Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Honningsvåg (HVG) follows a heading of 359° (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 Valan Airport (HVG) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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