BKH
Kekaha,Kauai
United States
17,541 km
10,899 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
17,541 km
10,899 mi / 9,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
333°
north northwest

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BKH KGL
Airport Name Barking Sands Pmrf Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code BKH KGL
ICAO Code PHBK HRYR
City Kekaha,Kauai Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Africa/Kigali
Elevation 23 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 22.020000, -159.790000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Kekaha,Kauai (BKH) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Barking Sands Pmrf Airport (BKH) in Kekaha,Kauai, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 17,541 kilometers (10,899 miles / 9,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 08:35 in Kekaha,Kauai, it's 20:35 in Kigali. With a 12-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 4,836 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Barking Sands Pmrf Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Kekaha,Kauai (BKH) follows a heading of 25° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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