The flight distance from Groton-New London Airport (GON) in Groton (New London), United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 11,168 kilometers (6,940 miles / 6,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 05:45 in Groton (New London), it's 12:45 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 4,850 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Groton-New London Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Groton (New London) (GON) follows a heading of 312° (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 Groton-New London Airport (GON) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.