DCU
Decatur
United States
12,587 km
7,821 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,587 km
7,821 mi / 6,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
75°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

DCU KGL
Airport Name Pryor Field Regional Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code DCU KGL
ICAO Code KDCU HRYR
City Decatur Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 592 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 34.650000, -86.950000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Decatur (DCU) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) in Decatur, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,587 kilometers (7,821 miles / 6,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 01:18 in Decatur, it's 08:18 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 4,267 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Pryor Field Regional Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Decatur (DCU) follows a heading of 307° (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 Pryor Field Regional Airport (DCU) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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