KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,493 km
5,278 miles
OFJ
Olafsfjordur
Iceland
Distance
8,493 km
5,278 mi / 4,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL OFJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Olafsfjordur Airport
IATA Code KGL OFJ
ICAO Code HRYR BIOF
City Kigali Olafsfjordur
Country Rwanda Iceland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 4,859 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 66.080000, -18.670000

Kigali (KGL) to Olafsfjordur (OFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Olafsfjordur Airport (OFJ) in Olafsfjordur, Iceland is 8,493 kilometers (5,278 miles / 4,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Iceland. 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 07:02 in Kigali, it's 05:02 in Olafsfjordur.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,827 feet between the two airports. Olafsfjordur Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Olafsfjordur (OFJ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 129° (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 Olafsfjordur Airport (OFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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