JKG
Jonkoping
Sweden
6,794 km
4,222 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,794 km
4,222 mi / 3,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Europe/Stockholm
Heading
162°
south southeast

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JKG KGL
Airport Name Jonkoping Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code JKG KGL
ICAO Code ESGJ HRYR
City Jonkoping Kigali
Country Sweden Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Stockholm Africa/Kigali
Elevation 741 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 57.760000, 14.070000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Jonkoping (JKG) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jonkoping Airport (JKG) in Jonkoping, Sweden to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,794 kilometers (4,222 miles / 3,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.

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 Sweden 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 05:37 in Jonkoping, it's 06:37 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,118 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Jonkoping Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Jonkoping (JKG) follows a heading of 350° (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 Jonkoping Airport (JKG) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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