KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,835 km
4,247 miles
LPI
Linkoping
Sweden
Distance
6,835 km
4,247 mi / 3,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL LPI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Linkoping SAAB Airport
IATA Code KGL LPI
ICAO Code HRYR ESSL
City Kigali Linkoping
Country Rwanda Sweden
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 4,859 ft 172 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 58.410000, 15.680000

Kigali (KGL) to Linkoping (LPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Linkoping SAAB Airport (LPI) in Linkoping, Sweden is 6,835 kilometers (4,247 miles / 3,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 16:32 in Kigali, it's 15:32 in Linkoping.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,687 feet between the two airports. Linkoping SAAB Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Linkoping (LPI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 163° (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 Linkoping SAAB Airport (LPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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