KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,216 km
4,484 miles
SJY
Seinajoki / Ilmajoki
Finland
Distance
7,216 km
4,484 mi / 3,896 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL SJY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Seinajoki Airport
IATA Code KGL SJY
ICAO Code HRYR EFSI
City Kigali Seinajoki / Ilmajoki
Country Rwanda Finland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 4,859 ft 302 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 62.690000, 22.830000

Kigali (KGL) to Seinajoki / Ilmajoki (SJY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Seinajoki Airport (SJY) in Seinajoki / Ilmajoki, Finland is 7,216 kilometers (4,484 miles / 3,896 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 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 21:25 in Kigali, it's 21:25 in Seinajoki / Ilmajoki.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,557 feet between the two airports. Seinajoki Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Seinajoki / Ilmajoki (SJY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 172° (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 Seinajoki Airport (SJY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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