KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,798 km
4,845 miles
KRN
Kiruna Airport
Sweden
Distance
7,798 km
4,845 mi / 4,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL KRN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kiruna Airport
IATA Code KGL KRN
ICAO Code HRYR ESNQ
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Sweden
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,508 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 67.820000, 20.340000

Kigali (KGL) to Kiruna Airport (KRN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kiruna Airport (KRN) in Kiruna Airport, Sweden is 7,798 kilometers (4,845 miles / 4,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 13:46 in Kigali, it's 12:46 in Kiruna Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,351 feet between the two airports. Kiruna Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kiruna Airport (KRN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 170° (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 Kiruna Airport (KRN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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