KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,637 km
7,852 miles
SLO
Salem
United States
Distance
12,637 km
7,852 mi / 6,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KGL SLO
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Salem-Leckrone Airport
IATA Code KGL SLO
ICAO Code HRYR KSLO
City Kigali Salem
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 573 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 38.640000, -88.960000

Kigali (KGL) to Salem (SLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Salem-Leckrone Airport (SLO) in Salem, United States is 12,637 kilometers (7,852 miles / 6,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 14:39 in Kigali, it's 06:39 in Salem. With a 8-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 4,286 feet between the two airports. Salem-Leckrone Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Salem (SLO) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 72° (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 Salem-Leckrone Airport (SLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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