Distance From Skaftafell Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Skaftafell Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 5147 miles or 8283 kilometers or 4470 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Öræfi ( Iceland ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Öræfi and Kigali takes around 11 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Skaftafell Airport, Öræfi, Iceland to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 11 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - KGL

Kilometers		8283 km
Statute Miles		5147 miles
Nautical Miles		4470 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 49 minutes

Skaftafell Airport to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - to KGL Flight Path

Location of Skaftafell Airport & Kigali International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Öræfi to Kigali nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Öræfi, Iceland and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

Time difference between Öræfi (Iceland) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 2 Hours.
Kigali time is 2 Hours ahead of Öræfi.

Location	Local Time
Öræfi (Iceland)	2025-01-03, 13:26:23 GMT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2025-01-03, 15:26:23 CAT

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Skaftafell Airport ( / BISL) Öræfi, Iceland

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda