KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
8,043 km
4,998 miles
VAW
Vardø
Norway
Distance
8,043 km
4,998 mi / 4,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

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KGL VAW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Vardø Airport Svartnes
IATA Code KGL VAW
ICAO Code HRYR ENSS
City Kigali Vardø
Country Rwanda Norway
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Oslo
Elevation 4,859 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 70.360000, 31.040000

Kigali (KGL) to Vardø (VAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) in Vardø, Norway is 8,043 kilometers (4,998 miles / 4,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 08:15 in Kigali, it's 07:15 in Vardø.

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

The return flight from Vardø (VAW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 181° (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 Vardø Airport Svartnes (VAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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