KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,503 km
7,769 miles
MDF
Medford
United States
Distance
12,503 km
7,769 mi / 6,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
319°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL MDF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Taylor County Airport
IATA Code KGL MDF
ICAO Code HRYR KMDZ
City Kigali Medford
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,478 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 45.100000, -90.300000

Kigali (KGL) to Medford (MDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Taylor County Airport (MDF) in Medford, United States is 12,503 kilometers (7,769 miles / 6,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 01:34 in Kigali, it's 18:34 in Medford. With a 7-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 3,381 feet between the two airports. Taylor County Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Medford (MDF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 69° (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 Taylor County Airport (MDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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