Airport Comparison
| KGL | STS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Kigali International Airport | Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport |
| IATA Code | KGL | STS |
| ICAO Code | HRYR | KSTS |
| City | Kigali | Santa Rosa |
| Country | Rwanda | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Kigali | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 4,859 ft | 129 ft |
| Coordinates | -1.970000, 30.140000 | 38.510000, -122.810000 |
Kigali (KGL) to Santa Rosa (STS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS) in Santa Rosa, United States is 15,109 kilometers (9,388 miles / 8,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.
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 14:29 in Kigali, it's 04:29 in Santa Rosa. With a 10-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 4,730 feet between the two airports. Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport sits lower than Kigali International Airport.
The return flight from Santa Rosa (STS) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 41° (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 Charles M Schulz - Sonoma County Airport (STS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.