KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
10,855 km
6,745 miles
OLD
Old Town
United States
Distance
10,855 km
6,745 mi / 5,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
315°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL OLD
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Dewitt Field/Old Town Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL OLD
ICAO Code HRYR KOLD
City Kigali Old Town
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 127 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 44.950000, -68.670000

Kigali (KGL) to Old Town (OLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Dewitt Field/Old Town Municipal Airport (OLD) in Old Town, United States is 10,855 kilometers (6,745 miles / 5,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 05:02 in Kigali, it's 23:02 in Old Town. With a 6-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 4,733 feet between the two airports. Dewitt Field/Old Town Municipal Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Old Town (OLD) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Dewitt Field/Old Town Municipal Airport (OLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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