KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,009 km
4,977 miles
SOJ
Sørkjosen
Norway
Distance
8,009 km
4,977 mi / 4,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL SOJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sørkjosen Airport
IATA Code KGL SOJ
ICAO Code HRYR ENSR
City Kigali Sørkjosen
Country Rwanda Norway
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Oslo
Elevation 4,859 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 69.790000, 20.960000

Kigali (KGL) to Sørkjosen (SOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) in Sørkjosen, Norway is 8,009 kilometers (4,977 miles / 4,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 06:01 in Kigali, it's 05:01 in Sørkjosen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,843 feet between the two airports. Sørkjosen Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sørkjosen (SOJ) 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 Sørkjosen Airport (SOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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