KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,870 km
4,269 miles
KVB
Skovde
Sweden
Distance
6,870 km
4,269 mi / 3,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL KVB
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Skovde Airport
IATA Code KGL KVB
ICAO Code HRYR ESGR
City Kigali Skovde
Country Rwanda Sweden
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 4,859 ft 324 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 58.460000, 13.970000

Kigali (KGL) to Skovde (KVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Skovde Airport (KVB) in Skovde, Sweden is 6,870 kilometers (4,269 miles / 3,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 Sweden. 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 17:35 in Kigali, it's 16:35 in Skovde.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,535 feet between the two airports. Skovde Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Skovde (KVB) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 162° (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 Skovde Airport (KVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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