KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
13,798 km
8,574 miles
SSF
San Antonio
United States
Distance
13,798 km
8,574 mi / 7,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
305°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL SSF
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Stinson Municipal Airport
IATA Code KGL SSF
ICAO Code HRYR KSSF
City Kigali San Antonio
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Chicago
Elevation 4,859 ft 578 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 29.340000, -98.470000

Kigali (KGL) to San Antonio (SSF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF) in San Antonio, United States is 13,798 kilometers (8,574 miles / 7,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 12:45 in Kigali, it's 05:45 in San Antonio. 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 4,281 feet between the two airports. Stinson Municipal Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.

The return flight from San Antonio (SSF) 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 Stinson Municipal Airport (SSF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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