FWH
Fort Worth
United States
13,575 km
8,435 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
13,575 km
8,435 mi / 7,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
69°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

FWH KGL
Airport Name Fort Worth Nas Jrb (Carswell Field) Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code FWH KGL
ICAO Code KNFW HRYR
City Fort Worth Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 650 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 32.770000, -97.440000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Fort Worth (FWH) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fort Worth Nas Jrb (Carswell Field) Airport (FWH) in Fort Worth, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 13,575 kilometers (8,435 miles / 7,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 16:28 in Fort Worth, it's 23:28 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 4,209 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Fort Worth Nas Jrb (Carswell Field) Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Fort Worth (FWH) follows a heading of 308° (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 Fort Worth Nas Jrb (Carswell Field) Airport (FWH) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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