KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,960 km
7,432 miles
PHD
New Philadelphia
United States
Distance
11,960 km
7,432 mi / 6,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
312°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL PHD
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Harry Clever Field
IATA Code KGL PHD
ICAO Code HRYR KPHD
City Kigali New Philadelphia
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 894 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 40.470000, -81.420000

Kigali (KGL) to New Philadelphia (PHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Harry Clever Field (PHD) in New Philadelphia, United States is 11,960 kilometers (7,432 miles / 6,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 06:13 in Kigali, it's 00:13 in New Philadelphia. 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 3,965 feet between the two airports. Harry Clever Field sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from New Philadelphia (PHD) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 77° (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 Harry Clever Field (PHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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