ALF
Alta
Norway
8,016 km
4,981 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,016 km
4,981 mi / 4,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
173°
south

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ALF KGL
Airport Name Alta Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ALF KGL
ICAO Code ENAT HRYR
City Alta Kigali
Country Norway Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Oslo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 9 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 69.980000, 23.370000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Alta (ALF) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alta Airport (ALF) in Alta, Norway to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,016 kilometers (4,981 miles / 4,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Norway with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:32 in Alta, it's 23:32 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,850 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Alta Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Alta (ALF) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alta Airport (ALF) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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