# Distance from Kapolei (JRF) to Kigali (KGL)

> 17,688 km · estimated flight time 22h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 17,688 km / 10,991 mi / 9,551 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 22h
- **Heading**: 336° (north northwest)
- **Return heading**: 22° (north northeast)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (United States) → Rwanda
- **Intercontinental**: North America → Africa
- **Time difference**: +12h (When it's 07:23 in Kapolei, it's 19:23 in Kigali)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,829 ft (KGL is higher than JRF)

## Airports

### [Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jrf-kapolei-kalaeloa-john-rodgers-field-airport/1ef266df-8935-6972-92c6-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kapolei, United States
- ICAO: PHJR
- Timezone: Pacific/Honolulu
- Coordinates: 21.310000, -158.070000
- Elevation: 30 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 07:23 in Kapolei, it's 19:23 in Kigali.
With a 12-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Kalaeloa (John Rodgers Field) Airport (JRF)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jrf-kapolei-kalaeloa-john-rodgers-field-airport/1ef266df-8935-6972-92c6-06bb2780ed98)
- [Kigali International Airport (KGL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/kgl-kigali-kigali-international-airport/1ef266de-ed97-6010-83f9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)