GCM
Georgetown
KY
12,334 km
7,664 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,334 km
7,664 mi / 6,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Cayman
Heading
85°
east

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Airport Comparison

GCM KGL
Airport Name Owen Roberts International Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code GCM KGL
ICAO Code MWCR HRYR
City Georgetown Kigali
Country KY Rwanda
Timezone America/Cayman Africa/Kigali
Elevation 8 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 19.290000, -81.360000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Georgetown (GCM) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) in Georgetown, KY to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,334 kilometers (7,664 miles / 6,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 KY 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 21:09 in Georgetown, it's 04:09 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 4,851 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Owen Roberts International Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Georgetown (GCM) follows a heading of 290° (west 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 Owen Roberts International Airport (GCM) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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