ELZ
Wellsville
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
79°
east

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ELZ KGL
Airport Name Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ELZ KGL
ICAO Code KELZ HRYR
City Wellsville Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,125 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 42.110000, -77.990000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Wellsville (ELZ) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field (ELZ) in Wellsville, 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 79°.

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 06:20 in Wellsville, it's 13:20 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 2,735 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Wellsville (ELZ) follows a heading of 313° (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 Wellsville Municipal/Tarantine Field (ELZ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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