KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
7,358 km
4,572 miles
UME
Umea
Sweden
Distance
7,358 km
4,572 mi / 3,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL UME
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Umea Airport
IATA Code KGL UME
ICAO Code HRYR ESNU
City Kigali Umea
Country Rwanda Sweden
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 4,859 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 63.790000, 20.280000

Kigali (KGL) to Umea (UME) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Umea Airport (UME) in Umea, Sweden is 7,358 kilometers (4,572 miles / 3,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 Sweden. 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 03:57 in Kigali, it's 02:57 in Umea.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,835 feet between the two airports. Umea Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Umea (UME) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Umea Airport (UME) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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