KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,264 km
4,514 miles
VAA
Vaasa
Finland
Distance
7,264 km
4,514 mi / 3,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL VAA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Vaasa Airport
IATA Code KGL VAA
ICAO Code HRYR EFVA
City Kigali Vaasa
Country Rwanda Finland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 4,859 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 63.050000, 21.760000

Kigali (KGL) to Vaasa (VAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Vaasa Airport (VAA) in Vaasa, Finland is 7,264 kilometers (4,514 miles / 3,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, 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 15:37 in Kigali, it's 15:37 in Vaasa.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,840 feet between the two airports. Vaasa Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

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

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