KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
17,686 km
10,989 miles
NGF
Kaneohe
United States
Distance
17,686 km
10,989 mi / 9,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KGL NGF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Kaneohe Bay Mcas (Marion E Carl Field) Airport
IATA Code KGL NGF
ICAO Code HRYR PHNG
City Kigali Kaneohe
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 4,859 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 21.450000, -157.770000

Kigali (KGL) to Kaneohe (NGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Kaneohe Bay Mcas (Marion E Carl Field) Airport (NGF) in Kaneohe, United States is 17,686 kilometers (10,989 miles / 9,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 23:45 in Kigali, it's 11:45 in Kaneohe. With a 12-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 4,836 feet between the two airports. Kaneohe Bay Mcas (Marion E Carl Field) Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Kaneohe (NGF) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 337° (north northwest). 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 Kaneohe Bay Mcas (Marion E Carl Field) Airport (NGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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