KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,370 km
8,308 miles
KGZ
Glacier Creek
United States
Distance
13,370 km
8,308 mi / 7,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
356°
north

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Airport Comparison

KGL KGZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Glacier Creek Airport
IATA Code KGL KGZ
ICAO Code HRYR KKGZ
City Kigali Glacier Creek
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,380 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 61.460000, -142.380000

Kigali (KGL) to Glacier Creek (KGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) in Glacier Creek, United States is 13,370 kilometers (8,308 miles / 7,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Rwanda with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:36 in Kigali, it's 11:36 in Glacier Creek. With a 10-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 2,479 feet between the two airports. Glacier Creek Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Glacier Creek (KGZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kigali International Airport (KGL) and Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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