HOP
Fort Campbell/Hopkinsville
United States
12,576 km
7,814 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
12,576 km
7,814 mi / 6,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

HOP KGL
Airport Name Campbell Army Air Field (Fort Campbell) Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code HOP KGL
ICAO Code KHOP HRYR
City Fort Campbell/Hopkinsville Kigali
Country United States Rwanda
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Kigali
Elevation 571 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 36.670000, -87.490000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Fort Campbell/Hopkinsville (HOP) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Campbell Army Air Field (Fort Campbell) Airport (HOP) in Fort Campbell/Hopkinsville, United States to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 12,576 kilometers (7,814 miles / 6,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 16:46 in Fort Campbell/Hopkinsville, it's 00:46 in Kigali. With a 8-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 4,288 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Campbell Army Air Field (Fort Campbell) Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Fort Campbell/Hopkinsville (HOP) follows a heading of 309° (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 Campbell Army Air Field (Fort Campbell) Airport (HOP) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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