KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,029 km
4,367 miles
RYG
Rygge
Norway
Distance
7,029 km
4,367 mi / 3,795 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL RYG
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Moss Airport Rygge
IATA Code KGL RYG
ICAO Code HRYR ENRY
City Kigali Rygge
Country Rwanda Norway
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Oslo
Elevation 4,859 ft 174 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 59.380000, 10.790000

Kigali (KGL) to Rygge (RYG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) in Rygge, Norway is 7,029 kilometers (4,367 miles / 3,795 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 Norway. 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 22:58 in Kigali, it's 21:58 in Rygge.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,685 feet between the two airports. Moss Airport Rygge sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Rygge (RYG) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 158° (south 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 Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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