KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,424 km
5,234 miles
RFN
Raufarhofn
Iceland
Distance
8,424 km
5,234 mi / 4,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RFN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Raufarhofn Airport
IATA Code KGL RFN
ICAO Code HRYR BIRG
City Kigali Raufarhofn
Country Rwanda Iceland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 4,859 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 66.410000, -15.920000

Kigali (KGL) to Raufarhofn (RFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) in Raufarhofn, Iceland is 8,424 kilometers (5,234 miles / 4,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 06:35 in Kigali, it's 04:35 in Raufarhofn.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,820 feet between the two airports. Raufarhofn Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Raufarhofn (RFN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 132° (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 Raufarhofn Airport (RFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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