GCD
Electric City
United States
14,115 km
8,771 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
14,115 km
8,771 mi / 7,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
40°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GCD KGL
Airport Name Grand Coulee Dam Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GCD KGL
ICAO Code K3W7 HRYR
City Electric City Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Kigali
Elevation 1,593 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 47.920000, -119.080000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Electric City (GCD) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) in Electric City, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 14,115 kilometers (8,771 miles / 7,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 20:44 in Electric City, it's 05:44 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 3,266 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Grand Coulee Dam Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Electric City (GCD) 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 Grand Coulee Dam Airport (GCD) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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