KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,447 km
7,113 miles
MPO
Mount Pocono
United States
Distance
11,447 km
7,113 mi / 6,181 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MPO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Pocono Mountains Regional Airport
IATA Code KGL MPO
ICAO Code HRYR KMPO
City Kigali Mount Pocono
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 1,915 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 41.140000, -75.380000

Kigali (KGL) to Mount Pocono (MPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Pocono Mountains Regional Airport (MPO) in Mount Pocono, United States is 11,447 kilometers (7,113 miles / 6,181 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 19:39 in Kigali, it's 12:39 in Mount Pocono. 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 2,944 feet between the two airports. Pocono Mountains Regional Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Mount Pocono (MPO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Pocono Mountains Regional Airport (MPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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