KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,107 km
4,416 miles
SVL
Savonlinna
Finland
Distance
7,107 km
4,416 mi / 3,838 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL SVL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Savonlinna Airport
IATA Code KGL SVL
ICAO Code HRYR EFSA
City Kigali Savonlinna
Country Rwanda Finland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 4,859 ft 311 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 61.940000, 28.950000

Kigali (KGL) to Savonlinna (SVL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Savonlinna Airport (SVL) in Savonlinna, Finland is 7,107 kilometers (4,416 miles / 3,838 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 20:30 in Kigali, it's 20:30 in Savonlinna.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,548 feet between the two airports. Savonlinna Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Savonlinna (SVL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 179° (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 Savonlinna Airport (SVL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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