ESW
Easton
United States
14,272 km
8,868 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
14,272 km
8,868 mi / 7,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
38°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

ESW KGL
Airport Name Easton State Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code ESW KGL
ICAO Code KESW HRYR
City Easton Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Kigali
Elevation 2,226 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 47.250000, -121.190000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Easton (ESW) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Easton State Airport (ESW) in Easton, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 14,272 kilometers (8,868 miles / 7,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 05:50 in Easton, it's 14:50 in Kigali. With a 9-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 2,633 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Easton State Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Easton (ESW) follows a heading of 335° (north 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 Easton State Airport (ESW) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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