KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
6,946 km
4,316 miles
VST
Stockholm / Vasteras
Sweden
Distance
6,946 km
4,316 mi / 3,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

KGL VST
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Stockholm Vasteras Airport
IATA Code KGL VST
ICAO Code HRYR ESOW
City Kigali Stockholm / Vasteras
Country Rwanda Sweden
Timezone Africa/Kigali Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 4,859 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 59.590000, 16.630000

Kigali (KGL) to Stockholm / Vasteras (VST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Stockholm Vasteras Airport (VST) in Stockholm / Vasteras, Sweden is 6,946 kilometers (4,316 miles / 3,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 00:27 in Kigali, it's 23:27 in Stockholm / Vasteras.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,838 feet between the two airports. Stockholm Vasteras Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Stockholm / Vasteras (VST) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 165° (south 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 Stockholm Vasteras Airport (VST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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