# Distance from Kigali (KGL) to Kiruna Airport (KRN)

> 7,798 km · estimated flight time 10h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 7,798 km / 4,845 mi / 4,210 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 10h
- **Heading**: 356° (north)
- **Return heading**: 170° (south)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Rwanda) → Sweden
- **Intercontinental**: Africa → Europe
- **Time difference**: +0h (When it's 08:56 in Kigali, it's 08:56 in Kiruna Airport)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,351 ft (KRN is lower than KGL)

## Airports

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

### [Kiruna Airport (KRN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/krn-kiruna-airport/1ef266de-ccca-6080-9b38-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kiruna Airport, Sweden
- ICAO: ESNQ
- Timezone: Europe/Stockholm
- Coordinates: 67.820000, 20.340000
- Elevation: 1,508 ft

## Route notes

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.

## Related

- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kiruna Airport (KRN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/krn-kiruna-airport/1ef266de-ccca-6080-9b38-06bb2780ed98)
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