KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,418 km
7,716 miles
PIZ
Point Lay
United States
Distance
12,418 km
7,716 mi / 6,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

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KGL PIZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Point Lay Lrrs Airport
IATA Code KGL PIZ
ICAO Code HRYR PPIZ
City Kigali Point Lay
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,859 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 69.730000, -163.010000

Kigali (KGL) to Point Lay (PIZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) in Point Lay, United States is 12,418 kilometers (7,716 miles / 6,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 09:18 in Kigali, it's 22:18 in Point Lay. With a 11-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 4,831 feet between the two airports. Point Lay Lrrs Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Point Lay (PIZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 346° (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 Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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