KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,228 km
4,491 miles
KUO
Kuopio / Siilinjarvi
Finland
Distance
7,228 km
4,491 mi / 3,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL KUO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kuopio Airport
IATA Code KGL KUO
ICAO Code HRYR EFKU
City Kigali Kuopio / Siilinjarvi
Country Rwanda Finland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 4,859 ft 323 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 63.010000, 27.800000

Kigali (KGL) to Kuopio / Siilinjarvi (KUO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kuopio Airport (KUO) in Kuopio / Siilinjarvi, Finland is 7,228 kilometers (4,491 miles / 3,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 Finland. 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 13:44 in Kigali, it's 13:44 in Kuopio / Siilinjarvi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,536 feet between the two airports. Kuopio Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kuopio / Siilinjarvi (KUO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 177° (south). 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 Kuopio Airport (KUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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