AKO
Akron
United States
13,691 km
8,507 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,691 km
8,507 mi / 7,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
60°
east northeast

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AKO KGL
Airport Name Colorado Plains Regional Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AKO KGL
ICAO Code KAKO HRYR
City Akron Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,716 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 40.180000, -103.220000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Akron (AKO) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) in Akron, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,691 kilometers (8,507 miles / 7,392 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 13:52 in Akron, it's 22:52 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 Akron (AKO) follows a heading of 318° (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 Colorado Plains Regional Airport (AKO) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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