APV
Apple Valley
United States
15,056 km
9,356 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
15,056 km
9,356 mi / 8,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
50°
northeast

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APV KGL
Airport Name Apple Valley Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code APV KGL
ICAO Code KAPV HRYR
City Apple Valley Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Kigali
Elevation 3,062 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 34.600000, -117.200000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Apple Valley (APV) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Apple Valley Airport (APV) in Apple Valley, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 15,056 kilometers (9,356 miles / 8,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 17:42 in Apple Valley, it's 03:42 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 1,798 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Apple Valley Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Apple Valley (APV) follows a heading of 321° (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 Apple Valley Airport (APV) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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