KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,449 km
4,629 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
7,449 km
4,629 mi / 4,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SCS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code KGL SCS
ICAO Code HRYR EGPM
City Kigali Shetland Islands
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 4,859 ft 81 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 60.430000, -1.300000

Kigali (KGL) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 7,449 kilometers (4,629 miles / 4,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 03:25 in Kigali, it's 01:25 in Shetland Islands.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,778 feet between the two airports. Scatsta Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 146° (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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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