KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,600 km
4,101 miles
KID
Kristianstad
Sweden
Distance
6,600 km
4,101 mi / 3,564 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL KID
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kristianstad Airport
IATA Code KGL KID
ICAO Code HRYR ESMK
City Kigali Kristianstad
Country Rwanda Sweden
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 4,859 ft 76 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 55.920000, 14.090000

Kigali (KGL) to Kristianstad (KID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kristianstad Airport (KID) in Kristianstad, Sweden is 6,600 kilometers (4,101 miles / 3,564 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Rwanda with Sweden. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:42 in Kigali, it's 12:42 in Kristianstad.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,783 feet between the two airports. Kristianstad Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kristianstad (KID) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 161° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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