KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,390 km
5,214 miles
THO
Thorshofn
Iceland
Distance
8,390 km
5,214 mi / 4,530 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL THO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Thorshofn Airport
IATA Code KGL THO
ICAO Code HRYR BITN
City Kigali Thorshofn
Country Rwanda Iceland
Timezone Africa/Kigali Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 4,859 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 66.220000, -15.340000

Kigali (KGL) to Thorshofn (THO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Thorshofn Airport (THO) in Thorshofn, Iceland is 8,390 kilometers (5,214 miles / 4,530 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 13:27 in Kigali, it's 11:27 in Thorshofn.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,794 feet between the two airports. Thorshofn Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Thorshofn (THO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 133° (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 Thorshofn Airport (THO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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