FET
Fremont
United States
13,125 km
8,155 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,125 km
8,155 mi / 7,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
65°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

FET KGL
Airport Name Fremont Municipal Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code FET KGL
ICAO Code KFET HRYR
City Fremont Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,204 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 41.450000, -96.520000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Fremont (FET) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fremont Municipal Airport (FET) in Fremont, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,125 kilometers (8,155 miles / 7,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 65°.

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 02:44 in Fremont, it's 09:44 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 3,655 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Fremont Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Fremont (FET) follows a heading of 317° (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 Fremont Municipal Airport (FET) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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