FAE
Vagar
FO
7,787 km
4,839 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
7,787 km
4,839 mi / 4,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Faroe
Heading
140°
southeast

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FAE KGL
Airport Name Vagar Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code FAE KGL
ICAO Code EKVG HRYR
City Vagar Kigali
Country FO Rwanda
Timezone Atlantic/Faroe Africa/Kigali
Elevation 280 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 62.060000, -7.280000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Vagar (FAE) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 7,787 kilometers (4,839 miles / 4,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 FO with Rwanda. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:54 in Vagar, it's 13:54 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,579 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Vagar Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Vagar (FAE) follows a heading of 342° (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 Vagar Airport (FAE) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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