KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,427 km
4,615 miles
SYY
Stornoway
United Kingdom
Distance
7,427 km
4,615 mi / 4,010 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SYY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Stornoway Airport
IATA Code KGL SYY
ICAO Code HRYR EGPO
City Kigali Stornoway
Country Rwanda United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/London
Elevation 4,859 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 58.220000, -6.330000

Kigali (KGL) to Stornoway (SYY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Stornoway Airport (SYY) in Stornoway, United Kingdom is 7,427 kilometers (4,615 miles / 4,010 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 01:09 in Kigali, it's 23:09 in Stornoway.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,833 feet between the two airports. Stornoway Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Stornoway (SYY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). 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 Stornoway Airport (SYY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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