KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,215 km
8,833 miles
SUN
Hailey
United States
Distance
14,215 km
8,833 mi / 7,675 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
328°
north northwest

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KGL SUN
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Friedman Memorial Airport
IATA Code KGL SUN
ICAO Code HRYR KSUN
City Kigali Hailey
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Denver
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,320 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 43.500000, -114.300000

Kigali (KGL) to Hailey (SUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) in Hailey, United States is 14,215 kilometers (8,833 miles / 7,675 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 12:22 in Kigali, it's 03:22 in Hailey. 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.

The return flight from Hailey (SUN) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 47° (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 Friedman Memorial Airport (SUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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