KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,112 km
6,905 miles
PLY
Plymouth
United States
Distance
11,112 km
6,905 mi / 6,000 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
314°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL PLY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Plymouth Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL PLY
ICAO Code HRYR K1P1
City Kigali Plymouth
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 506 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 43.780000, -71.750000

Kigali (KGL) to Plymouth (PLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Plymouth Municipal Airport (PLY) in Plymouth, United States is 11,112 kilometers (6,905 miles / 6,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 23:44 in Kigali, it's 17:44 in Plymouth. 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 4,353 feet between the two airports. Plymouth Municipal Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Plymouth (PLY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 83° (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 Plymouth Municipal Airport (PLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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