KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,855 km
4,881 miles
RET
Røst Airport
Norway
Distance
7,855 km
4,881 mi / 4,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL RET
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Røst Airport
IATA Code KGL RET
ICAO Code HRYR ENRS
City Kigali N/A
Country Rwanda Norway
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Oslo
Elevation 4,859 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 67.530000, 12.100000

Kigali (KGL) to Røst Airport (RET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Røst Airport (RET) in Røst Airport, Norway is 7,855 kilometers (4,881 miles / 4,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 14:54 in Kigali, it's 13:54 in Røst Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,852 feet between the two airports. Røst Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Røst Airport (RET) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 161° (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 Røst Airport (RET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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