KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
12,586 km
7,820 miles
SQI
Sterling/Rockfalls
United States
Distance
12,586 km
7,820 mi / 6,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
315°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL SQI
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field
IATA Code KGL SQI
ICAO Code HRYR KSQI
City Kigali Sterling/Rockfalls
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 648 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 41.740000, -89.680000

Kigali (KGL) to Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) in Sterling/Rockfalls, United States is 12,586 kilometers (7,820 miles / 6,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 05:17 in Kigali, it's 22:17 in Sterling/Rockfalls. With a 7-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 4,211 feet between the two airports. Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from Sterling/Rockfalls (SQI) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 71° (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 Whiteside County/Jos H Bittorf Field (SQI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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