BLO
Blonduos
Iceland
8,521 km
5,294 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,521 km
5,294 mi / 4,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BLO KGL
Airport Name Hjaltabakki Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BLO KGL
ICAO Code BIBL HRYR
City Blonduos Kigali
Country Iceland Rwanda
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Africa/Kigali
Elevation 131 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 65.640000, -20.290000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Blonduos (BLO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hjaltabakki Airport (BLO) in Blonduos, Iceland to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,521 kilometers (5,294 miles / 4,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Iceland 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 11:08 in Blonduos, it's 13:08 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,728 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Hjaltabakki Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Blonduos (BLO) follows a heading of 341° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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