KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,135 km
4,433 miles
VRK
Varkaus / Joroinen
Finland
Distance
7,135 km
4,433 mi / 3,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL VRK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Varkaus Airport
IATA Code KGL VRK
ICAO Code HRYR EFVR
City Kigali Varkaus / Joroinen
Country Rwanda Finland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 4,859 ft 286 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 62.170000, 27.870000

Kigali (KGL) to Varkaus / Joroinen (VRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Varkaus Airport (VRK) in Varkaus / Joroinen, Finland is 7,135 kilometers (4,433 miles / 3,852 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 15:40 in Kigali, it's 15:40 in Varkaus / Joroinen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,573 feet between the two airports. Varkaus Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Varkaus / Joroinen (VRK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 177° (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 Varkaus Airport (VRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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