KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,623 km
8,465 miles
SOV
Seldovia
United States
Distance
13,623 km
8,465 mi / 7,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KGL SOV
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Seldovia Airport
IATA Code KGL SOV
ICAO Code HRYR PASO
City Kigali Seldovia
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Anchorage
Elevation 4,859 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 59.440000, -151.710000

Kigali (KGL) to Seldovia (SOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Seldovia Airport (SOV) in Seldovia, United States is 13,623 kilometers (8,465 miles / 7,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 22:27 in Kigali, it's 11:27 in Seldovia. 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 4,830 feet between the two airports. Seldovia Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Seldovia (SOV) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 358° (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 Seldovia Airport (SOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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