KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,576 km
5,329 miles
SYK
Stykkisholmur
Iceland
Distance
8,576 km
5,329 mi / 4,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SYK
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Stykkisholmur Airport
IATA Code KGL SYK
ICAO Code HRYR BIST
City Kigali Stykkisholmur
Country Rwanda Iceland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 4,859 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 65.060000, -22.790000

Kigali (KGL) to Stykkisholmur (SYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) in Stykkisholmur, Iceland is 8,576 kilometers (5,329 miles / 4,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 08:57 in Kigali, it's 06:57 in Stykkisholmur.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,817 feet between the two airports. Stykkisholmur Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Stykkisholmur (SYK) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 125° (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 Stykkisholmur Airport (SYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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