KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,071 km
8,743 miles
SKA
Spokane
United States
Distance
14,071 km
8,743 mi / 7,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
333°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL SKA
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Fairchild Afb Airport
IATA Code KGL SKA
ICAO Code HRYR KSKA
City Kigali Spokane
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 4,859 ft 2,462 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 47.620000, -117.660000

Kigali (KGL) to Spokane (SKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Fairchild Afb Airport (SKA) in Spokane, United States is 14,071 kilometers (8,743 miles / 7,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 01:48 in Kigali, it's 16:48 in Spokane. 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 2,397 feet between the two airports. Fairchild Afb Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Spokane (SKA) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 42° (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 Fairchild Afb Airport (SKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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