KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,606 km
5,348 miles
OLI
Rif
Iceland
Distance
8,606 km
5,348 mi / 4,647 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL OLI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rif Airport
IATA Code KGL OLI
ICAO Code HRYR BIRF
City Kigali Rif
Country Rwanda Iceland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 4,859 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 64.910000, -23.820000

Kigali (KGL) to Rif (OLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rif Airport (OLI) in Rif, Iceland is 8,606 kilometers (5,348 miles / 4,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 14:55 in Kigali, it's 12:55 in Rif.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,841 feet between the two airports. Rif Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rif (OLI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 124° (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 Rif Airport (OLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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