KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,967 km
9,300 miles
LGF
Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma)
United States
Distance
14,967 km
9,300 mi / 8,081 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
317°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL LGF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Laguna Army Air Field (Yuma Proving Ground) Airport
IATA Code KGL LGF
ICAO Code HRYR KLGF
City Kigali Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma)
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Phoenix
Elevation 4,859 ft 433 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 32.900000, -114.400000

Kigali (KGL) to Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma) (LGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Laguna Army Air Field (Yuma Proving Ground) Airport (LGF) in Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma), United States is 14,967 kilometers (9,300 miles / 8,081 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 22:45 in Kigali, it's 13:45 in Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma). With a 9-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 4,426 feet between the two airports. Laguna Army Air Field (Yuma Proving Ground) Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Yuma Proving Ground (Yuma) (LGF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 55° (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 Laguna Army Air Field (Yuma Proving Ground) Airport (LGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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