KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,506 km
5,285 miles
SIJ
Siglufjordur
Iceland
Distance
8,506 km
5,285 mi / 4,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SIJ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Siglufjordur Airport
IATA Code KGL SIJ
ICAO Code HRYR BISI
City Kigali Siglufjordur
Country Rwanda Iceland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 4,859 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 66.130000, -18.920000

Kigali (KGL) to Siglufjordur (SIJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Siglufjordur Airport (SIJ) in Siglufjordur, Iceland is 8,506 kilometers (5,285 miles / 4,593 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 01:51 in Kigali, it's 23:51 in Siglufjordur.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,849 feet between the two airports. Siglufjordur Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Siglufjordur (SIJ) 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 Siglufjordur Airport (SIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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