KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,441 km
7,731 miles
KKT
Kentland
United States
Distance
12,441 km
7,731 mi / 6,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL KKT
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kentland Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL KKT
ICAO Code HRYR K50I
City Kigali Kentland
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 699 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 40.760000, -87.430000

Kigali (KGL) to Kentland (KKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kentland Municipal Airport (KKT) in Kentland, United States is 12,441 kilometers (7,731 miles / 6,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 01:47 in Kigali, it's 17:47 in Kentland. 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 4,160 feet between the two airports. Kentland Municipal Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kentland (KKT) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Kentland Municipal Airport (KKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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