Distance From Varmahlid Airport to Kigali International Airport

The distance from Varmahlid Airport () to Kigali International Airport (KGL) is 5272 miles or 8484 kilometers or 4578 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 Varmahlid ( Iceland ) to Kigali ( Rwanda )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Varmahlid and Kigali takes around 12 hours 7 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Varmahlid Airport, Varmahlid, Iceland to Kigali International Airport, Kigali, Rwanda is 12 hours 7 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		8484 km
Statute Miles		5272 miles
Nautical Miles		4578 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 7 minutes

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KGL

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

Location	Local Time
Varmahlid (Iceland)	2026-06-19, 18:22:12 GMT
Kigali (Rwanda)	2026-06-19, 20:22:12 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

Varmahlid Airport ( / BIVH) Varmahlid, Iceland

Destination

Kigali International Airport (KGL / HRYR) Kigali, Rwanda