AIA
Alliance
United States
13,556 km
8,423 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,556 km
8,423 mi / 7,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AIA KGL
Airport Name Alliance Municipal Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AIA KGL
ICAO Code KAIA HRYR
City Alliance Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,931 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 42.050000, -102.800000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Alliance (AIA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) in Alliance, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,556 kilometers (8,423 miles / 7,320 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 15:33 in Alliance, it's 00:33 in Kigali. With a 9-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 Alliance (AIA) follows a heading of 320° (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 Alliance Municipal Airport (AIA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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