KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,507 km
7,772 miles
MSN
Madison
United States
Distance
12,507 km
7,772 mi / 6,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MSN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Dane County Regional/Truax Field
IATA Code KGL MSN
ICAO Code HRYR KMSN
City Kigali Madison
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 887 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 43.140000, -89.340000

Kigali (KGL) to Madison (MSN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) in Madison, United States is 12,507 kilometers (7,772 miles / 6,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 08:29 in Kigali, it's 00:29 in Madison. 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 3,972 feet between the two airports. Dane County Regional/Truax Field sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Madison (MSN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 70° (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 Dane County Regional/Truax Field (MSN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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