KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,254 km
5,129 miles
NOR
Nordfjordur
Iceland
Distance
8,254 km
5,129 mi / 4,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NOR
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Nordfjordur Airport
IATA Code KGL NOR
ICAO Code HRYR BINF
City Kigali Nordfjordur
Country Rwanda Iceland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 4,859 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 65.130000, -13.750000

Kigali (KGL) to Nordfjordur (NOR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Nordfjordur Airport (NOR) in Nordfjordur, Iceland is 8,254 kilometers (5,129 miles / 4,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Iceland. 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 11:35 in Kigali, it's 09:35 in Nordfjordur.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,846 feet between the two airports. Nordfjordur Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Nordfjordur (NOR) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 134° (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 Nordfjordur Airport (NOR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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