HFT
Hammerfest
Norway
8,092 km
5,028 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,092 km
5,028 mi / 4,370 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Oslo
Heading
173°
south

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HFT KGL
Airport Name Hammerfest Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HFT KGL
ICAO Code ENHF HRYR
City Hammerfest Kigali
Country Norway Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Oslo Africa/Kigali
Elevation 266 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 70.680000, 23.670000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Hammerfest (HFT) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hammerfest Airport (HFT) in Hammerfest, Norway to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,092 kilometers (5,028 miles / 4,370 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south at a heading of 173°.

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 Norway 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 18:14 in Hammerfest, it's 19:14 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,593 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Hammerfest Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Hammerfest (HFT) follows a heading of 358° (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 Hammerfest Airport (HFT) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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