Distance From Vardø Airport, Svartnes to Kigali International Airport, VAW - KGL Distance

The distance from Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 4998 miles or 8042 kilometers or 4340 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 Vardø ( Norway ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Vardø and Kigali takes around 11 hours 29 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Vardø Airport, Svartnes, Vardø, Norway to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 11 hours 29 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 • VAW - KGL

Kilometers		8042 km
Statute Miles		4998 miles
Nautical Miles		4340 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 29 minutes

Vardø Airport, Svartnes to Kigali International Airport Flight Route Map - VAW to KGL Flight Path

Location of Vardø Airport, Svartnes & Kigali International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Vardø, Norway and Kigali, Rwanda.

Time Difference Between the Airports • VAW - KGL

Time difference between Vardø (Norway) and Kigali (Rwanda) is 1 Hours.
Kigali time is 1 Hours ahead of Vardø.

Location	Local Time
Vardø (Norway)	2026-10-27, 14:18:09 CET
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-10-27, 15:18:09 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

Vardø Airport, Svartnes (VAW / ENSS) Vardø, Norway

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda