KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,442 km
4,624 miles
SFT
Skelleftea
Sweden
Distance
7,442 km
4,624 mi / 4,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
356°
north

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KGL SFT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Skelleftea Airport
IATA Code KGL SFT
ICAO Code HRYR ESNS
City Kigali Skelleftea
Country Rwanda Sweden
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 4,859 ft 157 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 64.620000, 21.080000

Kigali (KGL) to Skelleftea (SFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Skelleftea Airport (SFT) in Skelleftea, Sweden is 7,442 kilometers (4,624 miles / 4,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Sweden. 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 16:11 in Kigali, it's 15:11 in Skelleftea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,702 feet between the two airports. Skelleftea Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Skelleftea (SFT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 170° (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 Skelleftea Airport (SFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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