HZK
Husavik
Iceland
8,441 km
5,245 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,441 km
5,245 mi / 4,558 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

HZK KGL
Airport Name Husavik Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HZK KGL
ICAO Code BIHU HRYR
City Husavik Kigali
Country Iceland Rwanda
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Africa/Kigali
Elevation 48 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 65.950000, -17.430000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Husavik (HZK) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Husavik Airport (HZK) in Husavik, Iceland to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,441 kilometers (5,245 miles / 4,558 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 15:34 in Husavik, it's 17:34 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,811 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Husavik Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Husavik (HZK) follows a heading of 342° (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 Husavik Airport (HZK) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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