# Distance from Hogatza (HGZ) to Kigali (KGL)

> 12,861 km · estimated flight time 16h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 12,861 km / 7,991 mi / 6,944 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 16h
- **Heading**: 354° (north)
- **Return heading**: 3° (north)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Rwanda
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +10h (When it's 05:14 in Hogatza, it's 15:14 in Kigali)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,325 ft (KGL is higher than HGZ)

## Airports

### [Hog River Airport (HGZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hgz-hogatza-hog-river-airport/1ef266de-6c64-6cb8-9aeb-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Hogatza, United States
- ICAO: 2AK6
- Timezone: America/Anchorage
- Coordinates: 66.180000, -155.680000
- Elevation: 534 ft

### [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kigali, Rwanda
- ICAO: HRYR
- Timezone: Africa/Kigali
- Coordinates: -1.970000, 30.140000
- Elevation: 4,859 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 05:14 in Hogatza, it's 15:14 in Kigali.
With a 10-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Hog River Airport (HGZ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/hgz-hogatza-hog-river-airport/1ef266de-6c64-6cb8-9aeb-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)