KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,901 km
4,909 miles
LKN
Leknes
Norway
Distance
7,901 km
4,909 mi / 4,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL LKN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Leknes Airport
IATA Code KGL LKN
ICAO Code HRYR ENLK
City Kigali Leknes
Country Rwanda Norway
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Oslo
Elevation 4,859 ft 78 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 68.150000, 13.610000

Kigali (KGL) to Leknes (LKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Leknes Airport (LKN) in Leknes, Norway is 7,901 kilometers (4,909 miles / 4,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 11:41 in Kigali, it's 10:41 in Leknes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,781 feet between the two airports. Leknes Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Leknes (LKN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 163° (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 Leknes Airport (LKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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