KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
15,109 km
9,388 miles
STS
Santa Rosa
United States
Distance
15,109 km
9,388 mi / 8,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
329°
north northwest

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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 10:56 in Kigali, it's 01:56 in Santa Rosa. With a 9-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.

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