KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,973 km
4,954 miles
KKN
Kirkenes
Norway
Distance
7,973 km
4,954 mi / 4,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL KKN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen
IATA Code KGL KKN
ICAO Code HRYR ENKR
City Kigali Kirkenes
Country Rwanda Norway
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Oslo
Elevation 4,859 ft 283 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 69.730000, 29.890000

Kigali (KGL) to Kirkenes (KKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) in Kirkenes, Norway is 7,973 kilometers (4,954 miles / 4,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 Norway. 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 22:02 in Kigali, it's 21:02 in Kirkenes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,576 feet between the two airports. Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kirkenes (KKN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 180° (south). 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 Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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