CNK
Concordia
United States
13,300 km
8,264 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,300 km
8,264 mi / 7,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
65°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CNK KGL
Airport Name Blosser Municipal Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CNK KGL
ICAO Code KCNK HRYR
City Concordia Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,488 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 39.550000, -97.650000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Concordia (CNK) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blosser Municipal Airport (CNK) in Concordia, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,300 kilometers (8,264 miles / 7,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 04:23 in Concordia, it's 11:23 in Kigali. With a 7-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 3,371 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Blosser Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Concordia (CNK) follows a heading of 316° (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 Blosser Municipal Airport (CNK) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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