CTK
Canton
United States
12,660 km
7,866 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,660 km
7,866 mi / 6,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
71°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CTK KGL
Airport Name Ingersoll Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CTK KGL
ICAO Code KCTK HRYR
City Canton Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 684 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 40.570000, -90.070000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Canton (CTK) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ingersoll Airport (CTK) in Canton, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,660 kilometers (7,866 miles / 6,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 02:08 in Canton, it's 09:08 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 4,175 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Ingersoll Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Canton (CTK) follows a heading of 314° (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 Ingersoll Airport (CTK) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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