ALE
Alpine
United States
14,222 km
8,837 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
14,222 km
8,837 mi / 7,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
66°
east northeast

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ALE KGL
Airport Name Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ALE KGL
ICAO Code KE38 HRYR
City Alpine Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 4,514 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 30.380000, -103.680000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Alpine (ALE) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) in Alpine, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 14,222 kilometers (8,837 miles / 7,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 03:23 in Alpine, it's 11:23 in Kigali. With a 8-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 Alpine (ALE) follows a heading of 308° (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 Alpine-Casparis Municipal Airport (ALE) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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