KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,717 km
4,795 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
7,717 km
4,795 mi / 4,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
359°
north

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KGL SOT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code KGL SOT
ICAO Code HRYR EFSO
City Kigali Sodankyla
Country Rwanda Finland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 4,859 ft 602 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 67.390000, 26.620000

Kigali (KGL) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 7,717 kilometers (4,795 miles / 4,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 12:26 in Kigali, it's 12:26 in Sodankyla.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,257 feet between the two airports. Sodankyla Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sodankyla (SOT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 176° (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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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