KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,156 km
8,796 miles
ROW
Roswell
United States
Distance
14,156 km
8,796 mi / 7,644 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL ROW
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Roswell Air Center Airport
IATA Code KGL ROW
ICAO Code HRYR KROW
City Kigali Roswell
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Denver
Elevation 4,859 ft 3,671 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 33.300000, -104.530000

Kigali (KGL) to Roswell (ROW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) in Roswell, United States is 14,156 kilometers (8,796 miles / 7,644 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 19:41 in Kigali, it's 10:41 in Roswell. 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 1,188 feet between the two airports. Roswell Air Center Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Roswell (ROW) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 63° (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 Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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