KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,022 km
8,091 miles
RBY
Ruby
United States
Distance
13,022 km
8,091 mi / 7,031 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL RBY
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Ruby Airport
IATA Code KGL RBY
ICAO Code HRYR PARY
City Kigali Ruby
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,859 ft 658 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 64.730000, -155.470000

Kigali (KGL) to Ruby (RBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Ruby Airport (RBY) in Ruby, United States is 13,022 kilometers (8,091 miles / 7,031 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 05:36 in Kigali, it's 18:36 in Ruby. 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 4,202 feet between the two airports. Ruby Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Ruby (RBY) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 354° (north). 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 Ruby Airport (RBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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