AKP
Anaktuvuk Pass
United States
12,657 km
7,865 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,657 km
7,865 mi / 6,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Anchorage
Heading
358°
north

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Airport Comparison

AKP KGL
Airport Name Anaktuvuk Pass Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code AKP KGL
ICAO Code PAKP HRYR
City Anaktuvuk Pass Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Anchorage Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,106 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 68.130000, -151.740000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Anaktuvuk Pass (AKP) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) in Anaktuvuk Pass, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,657 kilometers (7,865 miles / 6,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 358°.

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 01:52 in Anaktuvuk Pass, it's 11:52 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,753 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Anaktuvuk Pass Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Anaktuvuk Pass (AKP) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Anaktuvuk Pass Airport (AKP) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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