# Distance from Diavik (DVK) to Kigali (KGL)

> 12,371 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,371 km / 7,687 mi / 6,680 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 43° (northeast)
- **Return heading**: 343° (north northwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Canada) → Rwanda
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +8h (When it's 21:33 in Diavik, it's 05:33 in Kigali)
- **Elevation difference**: 3,446 ft (KGL is higher than DVK)

## Airports

### [Diavik Airport (DVK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dvk-diavik-diavik-airport/1ef266de-a239-6398-992a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Diavik, Canada
- ICAO: CDK2
- Timezone: America/Yellowknife
- Coordinates: 64.510000, -110.290000
- Elevation: 1,413 ft

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 21:33 in Diavik, it's 05:33 in Kigali.
With a 8-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Diavik Airport (DVK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dvk-diavik-diavik-airport/1ef266de-a239-6398-992a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)