KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,981 km
4,338 miles
TKU
Turku
Finland
Distance
6,981 km
4,338 mi / 3,769 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL TKU
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Turku Airport
IATA Code KGL TKU
ICAO Code HRYR EFTU
City Kigali Turku
Country Rwanda Finland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 4,859 ft 161 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 60.510000, 22.260000

Kigali (KGL) to Turku (TKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Turku Airport (TKU) in Turku, Finland is 6,981 kilometers (4,338 miles / 3,769 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 00:17 in Kigali, it's 00:17 in Turku.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,698 feet between the two airports. Turku Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Turku (TKU) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 171° (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 Turku Airport (TKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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