AHC
Herlong
United States
14,811 km
9,203 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
14,811 km
9,203 mi / 7,997 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
43°
northeast

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AHC KGL
Airport Name Amedee Army Air Field Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AHC KGL
ICAO Code KAHC HRYR
City Herlong Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,012 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 40.270000, -120.150000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Herlong (AHC) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amedee Army Air Field (AHC) in Herlong, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 14,811 kilometers (9,203 miles / 7,997 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:27 in Herlong, it's 15:27 in Kigali. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Herlong (AHC) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Amedee Army Air Field (AHC) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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