FVM
Fuvahmulah Island
Maldives
4,817 km
2,993 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
4,817 km
2,993 mi / 2,601 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

FVM KGL
Airport Name Fuvahmulah Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code FVM KGL
ICAO Code VRMF HRYR
City Fuvahmulah Island Kigali
Country Maldives Rwanda
Timezone Indian/Maldives Africa/Kigali
Elevation 17 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates -0.310000, 73.440000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) in Fuvahmulah Island, Maldives to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 4,817 kilometers (2,993 miles / 2,601 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:27 in Fuvahmulah Island, it's 21:27 in Kigali. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,842 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Fuvahmulah Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) follows a heading of 88° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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