KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
11,115 km
6,906 miles
SFZ
Pawtucket
United States
Distance
11,115 km
6,906 mi / 6,001 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
312°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL SFZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport North Central State Airport
IATA Code KGL SFZ
ICAO Code HRYR KSFZ
City Kigali Pawtucket
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/New_York
Elevation 4,859 ft 441 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 41.920000, -71.490000

Kigali (KGL) to Pawtucket (SFZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to North Central State Airport (SFZ) in Pawtucket, United States is 11,115 kilometers (6,906 miles / 6,001 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 01:30 in Kigali, it's 19:30 in Pawtucket. 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 4,419 feet between the two airports. North Central State Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Pawtucket (SFZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 84° (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 North Central State Airport (SFZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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