KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,239 km
8,848 miles
NUW
Oak Harbor
United States
Distance
14,239 km
8,848 mi / 7,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
337°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL NUW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport
IATA Code KGL NUW
ICAO Code HRYR KNUW
City Kigali Oak Harbor
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,859 ft 47 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 48.350000, -122.660000

Kigali (KGL) to Oak Harbor (NUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport (NUW) in Oak Harbor, United States is 14,239 kilometers (8,848 miles / 7,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

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 06:43 in Kigali, it's 20:43 in Oak Harbor. With a 10-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 4,812 feet between the two airports. Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Oak Harbor (NUW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 35° (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 Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport (NUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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