KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,345 km
7,671 miles
MTW
Manitowoc
United States
Distance
12,345 km
7,671 mi / 6,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MTW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Manitowoc County Airport
IATA Code KGL MTW
ICAO Code HRYR KMTW
City Kigali Manitowoc
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 651 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 44.130000, -87.680000

Kigali (KGL) to Manitowoc (MTW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Manitowoc County Airport (MTW) in Manitowoc, United States is 12,345 kilometers (7,671 miles / 6,666 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 11:35 in Kigali, it's 03:35 in Manitowoc. 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 4,208 feet between the two airports. Manitowoc County Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Manitowoc (MTW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 71° (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 Manitowoc County Airport (MTW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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