KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
14,542 km
9,036 miles
TYZ
Taylor
United States
Distance
14,542 km
9,036 mi / 7,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Kigali
Heading
316°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

KGL TYZ
Airport Name Kigali International Airport Taylor Airport
IATA Code KGL TYZ
ICAO Code HRYR KTYL
City Kigali Taylor
Country Rwanda United States
Timezone Africa/Kigali America/Phoenix
Elevation 4,859 ft 5,823 ft
Coordinates -1.970000, 30.140000 34.450000, -110.120000

Kigali (KGL) to Taylor (TYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda to Taylor Airport (TYZ) in Taylor, United States is 14,542 kilometers (9,036 miles / 7,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 16:05 in Kigali, it's 07:05 in Taylor. 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 Taylor (TYZ) to Kigali (KGL) follows a heading of 58° (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 Taylor Airport (TYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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