IFJ
Isafjordur
Iceland
8,653 km
5,377 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
8,653 km
5,377 mi / 4,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
125°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

IFJ KGL
Airport Name Isafjordur Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code IFJ KGL
ICAO Code BIIS HRYR
City Isafjordur Kigali
Country Iceland Rwanda
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Africa/Kigali
Elevation 8 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 66.060000, -23.140000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Isafjordur (IFJ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) in Isafjordur, Iceland to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 8,653 kilometers (5,377 miles / 4,672 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 04:13 in Isafjordur, it's 06:13 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,851 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Isafjordur Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Isafjordur (IFJ) follows a heading of 341° (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 Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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