KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,628 km
4,740 miles
RVN
Rovaniemi
Finland
Distance
7,628 km
4,740 mi / 4,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
358°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL RVN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Rovaniemi Airport
IATA Code KGL RVN
ICAO Code HRYR EFRO
City Kigali Rovaniemi
Country Rwanda Finland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 4,859 ft 642 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 66.560000, 25.830000

Kigali (KGL) to Rovaniemi (RVN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) in Rovaniemi, Finland is 7,628 kilometers (4,740 miles / 4,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 Finland. 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 11:29 in Kigali, it's 11:29 in Rovaniemi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,217 feet between the two airports. Rovaniemi Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 175° (south). 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 Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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