KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,970 km
4,331 miles
KRS
Kjevik
Norway
Distance
6,970 km
4,331 mi / 3,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KRS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kristiansand Airport
IATA Code KGL KRS
ICAO Code HRYR ENCN
City Kigali Kjevik
Country Rwanda Norway
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Oslo
Elevation 4,859 ft 57 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 58.200000, 8.090000

Kigali (KGL) to Kjevik (KRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kristiansand Airport (KRS) in Kjevik, Norway is 6,970 kilometers (4,331 miles / 3,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:02 in Kigali, it's 01:02 in Kjevik.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,802 feet between the two airports. Kristiansand Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kjevik (KRS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 155° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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