FLI
Flateyri
Iceland
8,661 km
5,381 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,661 km
5,381 mi / 4,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FLI KGL
Airport Name Holt Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code FLI KGL
ICAO Code BIHT HRYR
City Flateyri Kigali
Country Iceland Rwanda
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Africa/Kigali
Elevation 10 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 66.010000, -23.440000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Flateyri (FLI) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Holt Airport (FLI) in Flateyri, Iceland to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,661 kilometers (5,381 miles / 4,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 23:47 in Flateyri, it's 01:47 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,849 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Holt Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Flateyri (FLI) follows a heading of 340° (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 Holt Airport (FLI) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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