KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,253 km
8,856 miles
MRF
Marfa
United States
Distance
14,253 km
8,856 mi / 7,696 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MRF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Marfa Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL MRF
ICAO Code HRYR KMRF
City Kigali Marfa
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 4,849 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 30.370000, -104.020000

Kigali (KGL) to Marfa (MRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Marfa Municipal Airport (MRF) in Marfa, United States is 14,253 kilometers (8,856 miles / 7,696 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 23:27 in Kigali, it's 15:27 in Marfa. 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.

The return flight from Marfa (MRF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 66° (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 Marfa Municipal Airport (MRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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