KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,412 km
8,955 miles
MVM
Kayenta
United States
Distance
14,412 km
8,955 mi / 7,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL MVM
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kayenta Airport
IATA Code KGL MVM
ICAO Code HRYR K0V7
City Kigali Kayenta
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Denver
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,688 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 36.720000, -110.230000

Kigali (KGL) to Kayenta (MVM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kayenta Airport (MVM) in Kayenta, United States is 14,412 kilometers (8,955 miles / 7,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 19:57 in Kigali, it's 10:57 in Kayenta. With a 9-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 Kayenta (MVM) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 56° (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 Kayenta Airport (MVM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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