KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,939 km
9,283 miles
RBL
Red Bluff
United States
Distance
14,939 km
9,283 mi / 8,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
330°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL RBL
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Red Bluff Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL RBL
ICAO Code HRYR KRBL
City Kigali Red Bluff
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,859 ft 352 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 40.150000, -122.250000

Kigali (KGL) to Red Bluff (RBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) in Red Bluff, United States is 14,939 kilometers (9,283 miles / 8,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 11:04 in Kigali, it's 02:04 in Red Bluff. With a 9-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 4,507 feet between the two airports. Red Bluff Municipal Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Red Bluff (RBL) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 40° (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 Red Bluff Municipal Airport (RBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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