DAA
Fort Belvoir
United States
11,642 km
7,234 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
11,642 km
7,234 mi / 6,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
81°
east

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DAA KGL
Airport Name Davison Army Air Field Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DAA KGL
ICAO Code KDAA HRYR
City Fort Belvoir Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kigali
Elevation 74 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 38.710000, -77.180000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Fort Belvoir (DAA) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Davison Army Air Field (DAA) in Fort Belvoir, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,642 kilometers (7,234 miles / 6,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 21:33 in Fort Belvoir, it's 04:33 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 4,786 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Davison Army Air Field.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Fort Belvoir (DAA) follows a heading of 310° (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 Davison Army Air Field (DAA) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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