KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,370 km
5,201 miles
VEY
Vestmannaeyjar
Iceland
Distance
8,370 km
5,201 mi / 4,520 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL VEY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Vestmannaeyjar Airport
IATA Code KGL VEY
ICAO Code HRYR BIVM
City Kigali Vestmannaeyjar
Country Rwanda Iceland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 4,859 ft 326 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 63.420000, -20.280000

Kigali (KGL) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Vestmannaeyjar Airport (VEY) in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland is 8,370 kilometers (5,201 miles / 4,520 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 Iceland. 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 20:42 in Kigali, it's 18:42 in Vestmannaeyjar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,533 feet between the two airports. Vestmannaeyjar Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 127° (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 Vestmannaeyjar Airport (VEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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