KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,483 km
5,271 miles
RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
Distance
8,483 km
5,271 mi / 4,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL RKV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Reykjavik Airport
IATA Code KGL RKV
ICAO Code HRYR BIRK
City Kigali Reykjavik
Country Rwanda Iceland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 4,859 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 64.130000, -21.940000

Kigali (KGL) to Reykjavik (RKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland is 8,483 kilometers (5,271 miles / 4,580 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 19:46 in Kigali, it's 17:46 in Reykjavik.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,811 feet between the two airports. Reykjavik Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Reykjavik (RKV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 126° (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 Reykjavik Airport (RKV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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