KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,084 km
8,751 miles
LVS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
14,084 km
8,751 mi / 7,605 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
315°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL LVS
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Las Vegas Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL LVS
ICAO Code HRYR KLVS
City Kigali Las Vegas
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Denver
Elevation 4,859 ft 6,877 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 35.650000, -105.140000

Kigali (KGL) to Las Vegas (LVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States is 14,084 kilometers (8,751 miles / 7,605 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 15:13 in Kigali, it's 07:13 in Las Vegas. 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 2,018 feet between the two airports. Las Vegas Municipal Airport sits higher than Kigali International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Las Vegas (LVS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 61° (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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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