EKT
Eskilstuna
Sweden
6,919 km
4,299 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,919 km
4,299 mi / 3,736 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
165°
south southeast

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EKT KGL
Airport Name Eskilstuna Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code EKT KGL
ICAO Code ESSU HRYR
City Eskilstuna Kigali
Country Sweden Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Kigali
Elevation 139 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 59.350000, 16.710000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Eskilstuna (EKT) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eskilstuna Airport (EKT) in Eskilstuna, Sweden to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,919 kilometers (4,299 miles / 3,736 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 Sweden 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 07:12 in Eskilstuna, it's 08:12 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,720 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Eskilstuna Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Eskilstuna (EKT) follows a heading of 352° (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 Eskilstuna Airport (EKT) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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